As we mark five years since the global pandemic began, its impact on society is profound. The quiet streets and widespread changes altered daily life significantly. Essential workers were heroic in their efforts while many transitioned to remote work via platforms like Zoom. The pandemic led to a staggering loss of over seven million lives, forcing a critical reflection on how these experiences shaped current and future generations. Despite recovery efforts, the scars of the pandemic may linger in societal norms and lifestyles for years to come.
March marks five years since the world shut down and announced a global pandemic. Does it feel like it's been five years? We have seen several historic events, elections, economic shifts, and so much more.
I remember when I first started hearing about COVID-19. I was living in California at the time and having seen swine flu, H1N1, Ebola Virus, and West Nile in my lifetime, it was easy to feel cautious yet confident that life would go on as normal.
Over seven million people have died due to COVID-19-related causes. Life as we knew it has changed forever. At the five-year mark, I have found it necessary to reflect on how these years have changed living generations for good.
Before we get into the major changes seen by those who work 9-to-5, I have to give a shout-out to the people who became known as essential workers.
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