Five years post-pandemic, the effects on Britain are significant and visible, from a persistent NHS backlog affecting millions to changes in work habits, with 28% of workers still remote. Mental health issues among children have been exacerbated, and poverty rates have risen without clear ties to the pandemic. Social inequality has been magnified, making it harder to untangle the pandemic's direct impacts from other societal events. The omerta surrounding the pandemic reflects a collective unwillingness to confront its continuing repercussions on various aspects of life.
The pandemic reinforced and exacerbated existing inequalities; it was a magnifying glass exposing what was already there, highlighting societal issues previously overlooked.
Five years after the pandemic began, its effects linger in the UK, impacting mental health, work habits, and healthcare backlogs, making recovery challenging.
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