 The pandemic has had a significant impact on older adults' levels of loneliness. The study found that the adjusted prevalence of loneliness increased to 50.5% during the pandemic compared to 30.75% pre-pandemic. Women, those in urban areas and those aged 75 years and older were particularly vulnerable to higher levels of loneliness during the pandemic. Additionally, individuals who were depressed had two or three chronic conditions and spent less time alone on weekdays and weekends were also more likely to experience higher levels of loneliness during the pandemic. This article was authored by Cison A. Kirkland, Lauren E. Griffith, Euron Herber's Ounce and others.