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Five Years On: The Enduring Impact of France's First COVID-19 Lockdown

Marking the anniversary of the March 17, 2020 lockdown, reflections highlight societal shifts, resilience, and unresolved challenges from the pandemic.

Emmanuel Macron s’est remémoré dimanche le début du confinement pendant la pandémie de Covid-19.
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Emmanuel Macron et le premier ministre Canadien Justin Trudeau, masques chirurgicaux sur le visage, se saluent en se touchant le coude le 12 juin 2021 à Carbis Bay, au Royaume-Uni.

Overview

  • The first nationwide lockdown in France began on March 17, 2020, lasting 55 days, with strict restrictions on movement and activities to curb the spread of COVID-19.
  • The pandemic has officially caused over 7 million deaths globally, though the World Health Organization suggests the true toll is likely higher.
  • Societal changes include the normalization of telework, shifts in social behaviors, and the incorporation of pandemic-related vocabulary into everyday language.
  • Younger generations face lasting psychological and social impacts, with disruptions to education and social development during formative years.
  • Experts and leaders call for improved preparedness for future pandemics, emphasizing lessons from the COVID-19 crisis as the risk of new outbreaks persists.