The pandemic officially ended with the expiration of the public health emergency, but for many people, COVID-19 wound down long ago. While we mourn lost lives and support those still suffering its longer-term impact, the terrifying days of an invisible, contagious, and deadly disease spreading unabated are behind us. Life has mostly returned to some kind of normal. Three in five Americans now believe the pandemic is over, according to recent data.
Amid the tragedy, COVID left valuable lessons. Even as masks, social distancing, and lockdowns fade away, other positive trends are poised to stick around if given the opportunity by lawmakers and regulators. Here are three worth keeping.
