"Reflecting on 4 Years of COVID-19: A Timeline of Tragedy and Hope"

As the U.S. marks the four-year anniversary of the Covid-19 pandemic, many Americans continue to feel its lasting impact, with changes in daily life such as hybrid work schedules, ongoing grief for lost loved ones, and a sense of smaller social circles. While the threat of severe illness has diminished, the effects of the pandemic persist, reshaping the lives of individuals like Jessie Thompson, a mother in Chicago, who now enjoys more time with her children and deeper connections with her neighbors due to the changes brought about by the pandemic.