 This study examined the effects of SARS-CoV-2 infection on Syrian golden hamsters to better understand the mechanisms behind post-acute sequelae of COVID-19, PSC. It was found that the virus caused a disruption in normal lung development, resulting in a dysregulated alveolar regeneration process. Additionally, it was discovered that multi-potent CK14-plus airway basal cell progenitors migrated out of terminal bronchioles, aiding alveolar regeneration. These findings suggest that the hamster model can be used to investigate the pathophysiology of PSC and test potential treatments. This article was authored by Laura Haidman, Malcolm Zata Sekiewicz, George Batheon, and others.