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Two years ago, on March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a pandemic, and life as we knew it changed in an instant. Countries locked down, schools met online, movie theaters went dark, workplaces shuttered, and hospitals became overrun with illness.

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We now know a lot more about the virus that causes COVID-19 and how to protect ourselves from the worst of it: We have lifesaving vaccines and disease-defeating treatments, and we know that good ventilation, high-quality masks and several feet of distance can help minimize its spread.
Still, COVID-19 continues to play a role in the everyday lives of many — especially those who have lost loved ones or continue to battle the pandemic’s physical and mental toll.


