Covid inquiry: The UK pandemic in numbers

The Covid-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on the United Kingdom, with thousands of lives lost and the economy severely disrupted. Here are some key numbers that highlight the scale of the crisis:

• Over 100,000 deaths have been recorded in the UK due to Covid-19.
• At its peak, over 60,000 new cases were reported in a single day.
• The UK has one of the highest death rates per capita in the world.
• Lockdown measures were implemented multiple times throughout the pandemic.
• Hundreds of billions of pounds were spent on economic support packages.
• More than 30 million people have been vaccinated in the UK.
• Schools and businesses were forced to close for extended periods of time.
• The NHS was under immense pressure, with hospitals at risk of being overwhelmed.
• The pandemic highlighted existing inequalities in society, with certain groups more affected than others.
• A public inquiry has been called to investigate the government’s response to the crisis.

These numbers provide a glimpse into the challenges faced by the UK during the Covid-19 pandemic and the need for careful reflection and analysis moving forward.