We'd hoped the pandemic would turn us into a better, more caring society but, argues Brian Reade, if another virus forced us into lockdown, we'd be less likely to repel it
According to Brian Reade in Mirror Online, five years after the initial Covid-19 lockdowns, Britain has learned little in terms of healthcare capacity and vaccine independence. The pandemic bred cynicism and distrust, threatening democracy and increasing susceptibility to conspiracy theories, making the country less prepared for future outbreaks.
