Pandemic

The COVID-19 global pandemic, has affected the lives and livelihoods of all of us. Pandemics can happen anywhere and anytime, spreading easily across the world and infecting many people and disrupting daily life.

During the pandemic many of were asked to follow specific measures to slow the spread of the virus and manage demand on critical services like the NHS. This included, shielding, social distancing, stay at home measures, increased hygiene and sanitiser protocols and temporary economic closures. 

This was highly disruptive to everyday life but necessary to manage demand on our NHS and social care system, promote good infection control, coordinate vaccination and testing programmes, and put procedures in place to cope with increased death rates.

How could this affect me? 

Pandemic disease can affect anyone and usually occurs in waves that can affect up to half of the UK population, causing significant loss of life. This results in health and social care systems facing greater demand, and those who are vulnerable maybe at greater risk of infection. Businesses and organisations could experience disruptions through staff shortages and supply chain interruptions.