The Covid pandemic has reshaped public narratives over five years, particularly through phrases like 'We are all in this together' and 'We have the tools.' Initially emphasizing shared vulnerability, the latter phrase reflects a turn in policy toward individual responsibility, justified by emerging vaccines and treatments. However, this shift has obscured stark inequalities in healthcare access and outcomes, benefiting pharmaceutical companies while leaving many vulnerable. The pandemic highlighted disparities in how different demographics experienced the crisis, challenging the idea of collective unity amidst ongoing struggles.
Five years into the Covid pandemic, the rhetoric of 'We are all in this together' transformed into a narrative that obscured ongoing social and health disparities.
The phrase 'We have the tools' signified a shift in the US government's Covid response, framing the crisis as an individual issue which justified measures like rolling back masks.
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