Lessons Should Have Been Learned From Previous Pandemics

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5 years later: Reflecting on the lasting impact of COVID-19 in Quebec

March 11 marks five years since the COVID-19 pandemic changed life in Canada. The virus claimed more than seven million lives worldwide, including over 21,000 in Quebec. While vaccines and public health measures have evolved, the effects of the pandemic linger, from ongoing staff shortages to questions about preparedness for future health crises. Dr. Lucie Opatrny, now president and executive director of the MUHC, played a key role in Quebec’s pa

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The Covid pandemic has kicked off the digitalization of the Czech healthcare system like few others. Today, the state has an overview of the occupancy of hospitals, the vaccination rate of the population and the incidence of diseases across regions. However, according to experts, this is where the lessons from the crisis end. Unlike the incumbent Vlastimil Válek (TOP 09), even former ministers have doubts about preparedness for future epidemics.…

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We’re already forgetting what 2020 was like — Harvard Gazette

Eric Klinenberg.Photos by Veasey Conway/Harvard Staff Photographer Nation & World We’re already forgetting what 2020 was like 5 years later, sociologist urges us to confront lessons from pandemic Anna Lamb Harvard Staff Writer February 28, 2025 4 min read In 2020, signs and social media posts praising essential workers were ubiquitous. Now, you hardly ever hear talk about the people who put…

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Lessons Should Have Been Learned From Previous Pandemics

From SARS to MERS to COVID-19: Have we learned anything? Examining past pandemics reveals the crucial lessons we must apply to future outbreaks.

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Intensivist Mark van der Kuil was one of the first to see the devastating effects of the corona pandemic on his patients. He is also now sounding the alarm: 'When covid started, we had 1,150 ICU beds ready in the Netherlands, now 850.'

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Mexico celebrates five years since the first case of Covid-19, a date that reminds us of the devastating health crisis the country faced. With more than half a million deaths directly related to the virus, it is crucial to reflect on past mistakes in order to avoid repeating them in the future. On this occasion, Juan Pablo Delgado explores what lessons we can draw from this tragedy and how we can prepare ourselves for what may come. The Covid-19…