Covid 19 UK

1. The beginning of the epidemic

how/where/when did it start?

late January 2020

recently traveled from Wuhan, China

How did the authorities react

SAGE

Testing and tracing

Vaccinations

Lockdowns

Economic Support

2. Decisions taken concerning sanitary, political, economic, social, cultural, diplomatic aspects

Sanitary measures

Mask use

Social distancing

Increase of hygiene protocols

Restrictions on gatherings

Political measures

National lockdowns

Daily briefings

Economic measures

Loan schemes

Business grants

Covid job retention scheme

Social measures

Increase in welfare benefits

Support for food banks

Funding for mental health services

Cultural measures

Culture recovery fund

Diplomatic measures

COVAX program

3. Sectors most affected by crisis

Hospitality and tourism

Social distancing

Travel restrictions

Retail

Lockdowns

Reduced footfall

Transportation

Travel restrictions

Arts and entertainment

Restrictions of gatherings

Additional info

6. Current situation

Vaccine acceptance more polarised in past months

Booster shots being offered

5. Situation evolved during the months

March - May 2020

First Wave

Peak of cases April

June - September 2020

Slight increase of cases

October - December 2020

Second wave

January - March 2021

Decline of cases

Vaccination started

April - June 2021

Lift restrictions

+ 50% vaccination

July - September 2021

Increased in July

80% vaccination

October 2021 - March 2022

Relatively stable

Low hospitalizations

4. Reaction of non-governmental actors

Charities and non-profit organizations

Food banks

Mental Health support

Financial asistance

Healthcare workers and organizations

Long hours

Putting themselves in risk

Private sector

Shifted production to sanitary equipment

Financial aid to workers and community

Community groups

Meal deliveries

Grocery shopping

Emotional support