COVID Receives Its First Impact Factor of 1.0

We are pleased to share that COVID (ISSN: 2673-8112) has received its first Impact Factor of 1.0 in the Journal Citation Reports™ (Clarivate™) in June 2025. The achievement follows the journal’s inclusion into the Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI) within the Web of Science Core Collection.

The 2024 Journal Impact Factor is calculated by dividing the number of citations received in 2024 to all publications in the journal from 2022 and 2023 by the total number of citable publications from those same years.

To learn more, visit our journal statistics website for detailed metrics or check out our main IF announcement for general information.

The support and dedication of all the editors, reviewers, authors, and readers are an integral part of the journal’s performance. We would like to take this opportunity to thank all of you who have contributed to the journal.