The Covid-19 pandemic arrived in Western Europe in the early spring of 2020. It has had a devastating effect on almost every aspect of our lives. There have been immediate impacts on those most affected with significant loss of life and prolonged periods of illness. So many families are unable to be with loved ones and the immediate effect of their loss can be seen in those most affected. The virus has significant ramifications on all aspects of our society which will continue for the foreseeable future. The consequences for societal norms, career and employment opportunities, both physical and mental health remain have yet to fully unfold.While there have been many deaths from Covid-19, the majority of patients survive. As many as 80% of those who contract the virus will remain asymptomatic or only have mild symptoms. The remaining sufferers may require admission to hospital with ~5% of patients requiring mechanical respiratory support of varying levels of intensity.
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