Report by Duncan Williams for Pulman's Weekly News
Five years ago today, life in the UK changed in ways no one could have imagined. In early March 2020, the coronavirus pandemic was already making headlines around the world, but for many, it still felt distant. That changed as cases in Britain began to rise rapidly, and by the middle of the month, it was clear that drastic action was needed.
On 5th March 2020, the UK recorded its first Covid-related death. In the days that followed, the government introduced increasingly strict guidance, urging people to work from home where possible and avoid unnecessary travel and social contact.
Then, on 23rd March, the country entered its first national lockdown. Schools, non-essential shops, pubs, and restaurants closed their doors, and people were told to stay at home except for essential reasons. The streets fell silent, while inside hospitals, NHS staff worked tirelessly to treat those suffering from the virus.
The first weeks of lockdown we…
