Five Years After Covid-19 Lockdowns, Lingering Impacts and Unresolved Challenges Persist

The pandemic reshaped global society, introduced enduring changes, and left unanswered questions about long-term effects like Covid long.

The Covid-19 pandemic, which began in late 2019, has caused over 20 million deaths globally, far exceeding official counts of 7 million, and profoundly altered daily life and societal norms.
March 17, 2020, marked the start of France's first nationwide lockdown, a historic moment that introduced terms like 'telework,' 'social distancing,' and 'distanciel' into common language.
Covid long remains a scientific mystery, with symptoms like fatigue, cognitive issues, and respiratory difficulties affecting an estimated 4% of French adults, though precise diagnostic tools are lacking.
The pandemic accelerated the adoption of remote work, video conferencing, and telemedicine, permanently changing professional and social practices worldwide.
Despite significant advances in understanding the virus and developing vaccines, research into long-term effects like Covid long has lagged, with calls for increased funding and clinical trials to address ongoing patient needs.