The Societal Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic Explained via Three Frameworks.

Nijhuis, Harry G. J.; van der Maesen, Laurent J. G.

The longer this virus continues to spread in largely unvaccinated populations globally, the more likely it is that a variant that can overcome our vaccines and treatments will emerge. If that happens, we could be close to square one. This political drift and lack of leadership is prolonging the pandemic for everyone, with governments unwilling to really address inequitable access to the vaccines, tests and treatment. There have been wonderful speeches, warm words, but not the actions needed to ensure fair access to what we know works and would bring the pandemic to a close.

COVID-19 pandemic; SOCIAL impact

International Journal of Social Quality, 2021, Vol 11, Issue 1/2, pv

1757-0344

Academic Journal

10.3167/IJSQ.2021.11010201