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Sleep in adolescents was significantly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. We present a commentary on a range of articles exploring COVID-19’s impact on sleep in teenagers, exploring the variety of effects internationally, interactions with sleep biology and the environment, mental health, online learning and Long COVID. We conclude with vicious and virtuous flowers suggesting ways to mitigate the impacts of COVID-19 on adolescent sleep.