Navigating the Ongoing Impact of Covid-19

As Britain approaches the fourth anniversary of the COVID-19 outbreak, the country has adapted to living with the virus. While cases are rising again, the decreasing virulence of variants and the successful vaccination campaign have reduced the number of deaths and hospitalizations. The government's strategy has shifted from a COVID-19 response to recovery, with a focus on workforce and tracking multiple respiratory diseases. Britons have grown accustomed to living without strict protocols, such as mask-wearing, and vaccine passports have disappeared. However, some areas still prioritize vaccinations, and monitoring the spread of COVID-19 relies on government-run surveillance programs. Overall, attention has shifted away from the virus to other problems exacerbated by the pandemic.