COVID-19 ripped through our lives leaving death and
unforeseen disruptions in its wake but, for many, the ordeal now
seems like a distant memory. Yet, it has only been six years
since COVID-19 was first identified in China.
The scope of the COVID-19 pandemic was unprecedented.
It resulted in millions of deaths worldwide and left some
long-haul sufferers with debilitating ailments they continue
to experience today. During enforced lockdowns we witnessed a
mental health crisis as people dealt with feelings of anxiety,
depression, loneliness. The isolation was also linked to an
increase in substance abuse.
Aside from the devastating health consequences, the
pandemic brought with it significant societal upheavals including
remote work and learning, job loss, and economic fallout due
to supply chain issues.
