Report on the Multifaceted Impact of COVID-19 on the United Kingdom
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This report provides a detailed analysis of the COVID-19 pandemic's impact on the United Kingdom. It highlights the general impact, including the imposition of national lockdowns and the emergence of various symptoms and variants. The report further delves into the strain on the healthcare sector, ...
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Table of Contents
TASK 1............................................................................................................................................ 3
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................3
MAIN BODY...................................................................................................................................3
Impact of COVID-19 in the UK in general................................................................................. 3
Impact of COVID-19 on healthcare............................................................................................4
Impact of COVID-19 on the economy of the UK.......................................................................6
Impact of COVID-19 on social life.............................................................................................7
CONCLUSION................................................................................................................................7
TASK 2............................................................................................................................................ 7
TASK 3.......................................................................................................................................... 13
REFERENCES.............................................................................................................................. 17
TASK 1............................................................................................................................................ 3
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................3
MAIN BODY...................................................................................................................................3
Impact of COVID-19 in the UK in general................................................................................. 3
Impact of COVID-19 on healthcare............................................................................................4
Impact of COVID-19 on the economy of the UK.......................................................................6
Impact of COVID-19 on social life.............................................................................................7
CONCLUSION................................................................................................................................7
TASK 2............................................................................................................................................ 7
TASK 3.......................................................................................................................................... 13
REFERENCES.............................................................................................................................. 17
TASK 1
INTRODUCTION
The severity of COVID-19 pandemic was felt all around the world, to an extent, where The
World Health Organisation (WHO) declared an outbreak as the pandemic had caused more than
618 million deaths worldwide. There were a number of symptoms observed during the pandemic
ranging from fever and dry cough to severe illness resulting in deaths. Severe social and
economic disruptions were observed worldwide, including the largest global recession. Supply
chain disruption caused a widespread shortage of food items and other essential amenities.
Therefore, in order to prevent the risk of spreading of infection, public health mitigation
measures were imposed such as restrictions on travel, quarantine, business restrictions along with
tracing the infected individuals (Bas and Sivaprasad, 2021). The GDP of the United Kingdom
was affected by 35% along with a 10% rise in unemployment rate. This report highlights the
COVID-19 scenario in the United Kingdom in general and on the healthcare sector. The
discussion also revolves around the impact of coronavirus pandemic on the economy due to
lockdown restrictions imposed by the UK government.
MAIN BODY
Impact of COVID-19 in the UK in general
COVID- 19 had an atrocious impact on the entire United Kingdom, to an extent where the rapid
spread of COVID-19 lead to impose of UK’s first national lockdown on 20 March, 2020. The
nation suffered a great deal of loss due to onset of multiple symptoms that were observed in
infected individuals. The global outbreak of covid-19 pandemic gave rise to severe acute
respiratory disorders, affecting behaviours of the general public. A series of symptoms were
remarked in people such as high temperatures, loss of ability to smell and taste along with
continuous coughing. In addition to these symptoms, the government of UK imposed restrictions
which lead to social isolation in people, ultimately affecting their mental health. There was a
hike in the number of death cases, causing high levels of worry in population (Doughty and
Moshkun, 2020). During the first wave of COVID-19, a variety of new variants came into being
with higher intensity of symptoms.
INTRODUCTION
The severity of COVID-19 pandemic was felt all around the world, to an extent, where The
World Health Organisation (WHO) declared an outbreak as the pandemic had caused more than
618 million deaths worldwide. There were a number of symptoms observed during the pandemic
ranging from fever and dry cough to severe illness resulting in deaths. Severe social and
economic disruptions were observed worldwide, including the largest global recession. Supply
chain disruption caused a widespread shortage of food items and other essential amenities.
Therefore, in order to prevent the risk of spreading of infection, public health mitigation
measures were imposed such as restrictions on travel, quarantine, business restrictions along with
tracing the infected individuals (Bas and Sivaprasad, 2021). The GDP of the United Kingdom
was affected by 35% along with a 10% rise in unemployment rate. This report highlights the
COVID-19 scenario in the United Kingdom in general and on the healthcare sector. The
discussion also revolves around the impact of coronavirus pandemic on the economy due to
lockdown restrictions imposed by the UK government.
MAIN BODY
Impact of COVID-19 in the UK in general
COVID- 19 had an atrocious impact on the entire United Kingdom, to an extent where the rapid
spread of COVID-19 lead to impose of UK’s first national lockdown on 20 March, 2020. The
nation suffered a great deal of loss due to onset of multiple symptoms that were observed in
infected individuals. The global outbreak of covid-19 pandemic gave rise to severe acute
respiratory disorders, affecting behaviours of the general public. A series of symptoms were
remarked in people such as high temperatures, loss of ability to smell and taste along with
continuous coughing. In addition to these symptoms, the government of UK imposed restrictions
which lead to social isolation in people, ultimately affecting their mental health. There was a
hike in the number of death cases, causing high levels of worry in population (Doughty and
Moshkun, 2020). During the first wave of COVID-19, a variety of new variants came into being
with higher intensity of symptoms.
Figure 1 Coronavirus Deaths
In the initial phases of COVID-19 outbreak, the cases were low comparatively, however,
the pace of increment in the number of cases was extremely high. With progression of time, the
number of cases increased rapidly with high infection rates leading to a higher death ratio. The
sudden outbreak of cases was at its peak from March, 2020 to April, 2020. This inflation of cases
was aimed to put into control through government imposed lockdowns and travel restrictions.
The number of COVID-19 cases are showcased in the above-mentioned graph for a clear
understanding. It can also be seen from the above graph that the COVID-19 cases had slight
increase in December of 2021 because of introduction of Omicron variant in the country. United
Kingdom faced rise in COVID-19 cases and challenges because of arrival of Omicron variant in
the country on the November of 27 (When did Omicron Covid variant arrive in UK and is it
spreading?, 202). This showcases the continuous suffering UK was experiencing because of
COVID-19 cases in the country.
Impact of COVID-19 on healthcare
The prevalence of COVID-19 cases was very high throughout the course of pandemic. Due
to a significant hike in the number of cases, the efficiency of healthcare sector in the UK
In the initial phases of COVID-19 outbreak, the cases were low comparatively, however,
the pace of increment in the number of cases was extremely high. With progression of time, the
number of cases increased rapidly with high infection rates leading to a higher death ratio. The
sudden outbreak of cases was at its peak from March, 2020 to April, 2020. This inflation of cases
was aimed to put into control through government imposed lockdowns and travel restrictions.
The number of COVID-19 cases are showcased in the above-mentioned graph for a clear
understanding. It can also be seen from the above graph that the COVID-19 cases had slight
increase in December of 2021 because of introduction of Omicron variant in the country. United
Kingdom faced rise in COVID-19 cases and challenges because of arrival of Omicron variant in
the country on the November of 27 (When did Omicron Covid variant arrive in UK and is it
spreading?, 202). This showcases the continuous suffering UK was experiencing because of
COVID-19 cases in the country.
Impact of COVID-19 on healthcare
The prevalence of COVID-19 cases was very high throughout the course of pandemic. Due
to a significant hike in the number of cases, the efficiency of healthcare sector in the UK
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reduced. The number of people who missed necessary care was extremely high, which explains
the high death ratio (Thorne and et. al., 2022). The number of infected cases during the month of
November were estimated to be 633,000. The care for non-COVID cases was reduced to a
substantial level all across England, Wales and Scotland. There was scarcity of resources and
health professionals which had a drastic impact on the health of population. The delivery of
healthcare was inefficient and the health sector was going through retention crisis. A dangerous
level of exhaustion and burnout was experienced by healthcare professionals ranging from
working overtime to plus staffing gaps. There was a decline in bed stock but the occupancy rate
was extremely high, which affected the ability of hospitals to cope with the increase in demand
during the pandemic (Ehilawa and et. al., 2021). During the first wave of COVID, the healthcare
system was, reportedly under-resourced due to lack of information about the treatment of
infection.
Figure 2 death ratio
The pie chart presented above displays the number of deaths that occurred in the United
Kingdom during the year 2022.
the high death ratio (Thorne and et. al., 2022). The number of infected cases during the month of
November were estimated to be 633,000. The care for non-COVID cases was reduced to a
substantial level all across England, Wales and Scotland. There was scarcity of resources and
health professionals which had a drastic impact on the health of population. The delivery of
healthcare was inefficient and the health sector was going through retention crisis. A dangerous
level of exhaustion and burnout was experienced by healthcare professionals ranging from
working overtime to plus staffing gaps. There was a decline in bed stock but the occupancy rate
was extremely high, which affected the ability of hospitals to cope with the increase in demand
during the pandemic (Ehilawa and et. al., 2021). During the first wave of COVID, the healthcare
system was, reportedly under-resourced due to lack of information about the treatment of
infection.
Figure 2 death ratio
The pie chart presented above displays the number of deaths that occurred in the United
Kingdom during the year 2022.
Impact of COVID-19 on the economy of the UK
The economic impact of COVID-19 was largely felt on the GDP of the country. Various
restrictions were imposed by the government which adversely affected the tourism industry,
international market and economic progression. The mobility of many businesses was limited in
various departments in England. A severe economic shock was reported a steep decline in
functioning of different business operations. There was a rise in the interest rate in response to
inflation in annual consumer price. After the first wave, the GDP was observed to be 25% lower
than usual. However, the decline in cases later reflected a rise in economy of the country
(Fancourt, Steptoe and Bu, 2020). This incline was later subdued by a further rise in COVID-19
cases and lockdowns.
Figure 3 Unemployment figures in the year 2021
The above depicted bar graph portrays the monthly unemployment data in the year 2021.
The number of unemployed individuals were the highest in September, 2021 followed by
November, 2021.
The economic impact of COVID-19 was largely felt on the GDP of the country. Various
restrictions were imposed by the government which adversely affected the tourism industry,
international market and economic progression. The mobility of many businesses was limited in
various departments in England. A severe economic shock was reported a steep decline in
functioning of different business operations. There was a rise in the interest rate in response to
inflation in annual consumer price. After the first wave, the GDP was observed to be 25% lower
than usual. However, the decline in cases later reflected a rise in economy of the country
(Fancourt, Steptoe and Bu, 2020). This incline was later subdued by a further rise in COVID-19
cases and lockdowns.
Figure 3 Unemployment figures in the year 2021
The above depicted bar graph portrays the monthly unemployment data in the year 2021.
The number of unemployed individuals were the highest in September, 2021 followed by
November, 2021.
Impact of COVID-19 on social life
There was a significant impact observed in the social lives of people during the entire
course of the pandemic. Individuals reported high levels of mental distress, including depression,
loneliness and anxiety due to consequences of symptoms associated with the infection. The
social mobility in people was disrupted followed by emotional discontent. People reported higher
signs of worry due to the fear of catching the infection (Mason and Hruskova, 2021). The life
satisfaction in people declined at a significant rate.
CONCLUSION
From the above report, it can be concluded that the impact of COVID was severe on all
the aspect an individual’s life. There was a profound impact due to the disparities of ethnic
inequalities which were highlighted during the pandemic. Various measures were implemented
in decrease the rise of cases by the government. However, the likelihood of testing positive,
which was associated with higher death rates, created a sense of worry in the local population.
The risk of infection was higher in people with pre-existing health conditions such as diabetes
and obesity. The clinical management of chronic diseases was made extremely difficult due to
scarcity of staff and resources in the healthcare sector.
TASK 2
Stage 1
There was a significant impact observed in the social lives of people during the entire
course of the pandemic. Individuals reported high levels of mental distress, including depression,
loneliness and anxiety due to consequences of symptoms associated with the infection. The
social mobility in people was disrupted followed by emotional discontent. People reported higher
signs of worry due to the fear of catching the infection (Mason and Hruskova, 2021). The life
satisfaction in people declined at a significant rate.
CONCLUSION
From the above report, it can be concluded that the impact of COVID was severe on all
the aspect an individual’s life. There was a profound impact due to the disparities of ethnic
inequalities which were highlighted during the pandemic. Various measures were implemented
in decrease the rise of cases by the government. However, the likelihood of testing positive,
which was associated with higher death rates, created a sense of worry in the local population.
The risk of infection was higher in people with pre-existing health conditions such as diabetes
and obesity. The clinical management of chronic diseases was made extremely difficult due to
scarcity of staff and resources in the healthcare sector.
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REFERENCES
Books and Journals
Bas, T. and Sivaprasad, S., 2021. COVID-19 and Implications for Future Trends in the UK
Travel and Tourism Sector. Available at SSRN 3623404.
Doughty, F. and Moshkun, C., 2020. The impact of COVID-19 on dental education and
training. Dental Update, 47(6), pp.527-528.
Ehilawa, P., Thompson, F., Ahmed, R., Ariyo, M., Muldoon, S., Sadler, P. and Corne, J., 2021.
Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on postgraduate medical education–a survey of UK
trainees. Future Healthc J, 8(Suppl 1), pp.24-25.
Fancourt, D., Steptoe, A. and Bu, F., 2020. Trajectories of depression and anxiety during
enforced isolation due to COVID-19: longitudinal analyses of 59,318 adults in the UK
with and without diagnosed mental illness.
Mason, C. and Hruskova, M., 2021. The impact of Covid-19 on entrepreneurial ecosystems.
In Productivity and the Pandemic (pp. 59-72). Edward Elgar Publishing.
Thorne, C., Hampshire, S., Hamilton-Bower, I., Benson-Clarke, A., Begum-Ali, S., Couper, K.,
Yeung, J., Lockey, A., Perkins, G. and Soar, J., 2022. Y03 The nationwide impact of
COVID-19 on Advanced Life Support courses. A retrospective evaluation by
Resuscitation Council UK. Resuscitation, 175, p.S6.
Online
When did Omicron Covid variant arrive in UK and is it spreading?, 2022. [Online] Available
through < https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/dec/01/when-did-omicron-variant-
arrive-in-uk-and-is-it-spreading>
Books and Journals
Bas, T. and Sivaprasad, S., 2021. COVID-19 and Implications for Future Trends in the UK
Travel and Tourism Sector. Available at SSRN 3623404.
Doughty, F. and Moshkun, C., 2020. The impact of COVID-19 on dental education and
training. Dental Update, 47(6), pp.527-528.
Ehilawa, P., Thompson, F., Ahmed, R., Ariyo, M., Muldoon, S., Sadler, P. and Corne, J., 2021.
Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on postgraduate medical education–a survey of UK
trainees. Future Healthc J, 8(Suppl 1), pp.24-25.
Fancourt, D., Steptoe, A. and Bu, F., 2020. Trajectories of depression and anxiety during
enforced isolation due to COVID-19: longitudinal analyses of 59,318 adults in the UK
with and without diagnosed mental illness.
Mason, C. and Hruskova, M., 2021. The impact of Covid-19 on entrepreneurial ecosystems.
In Productivity and the Pandemic (pp. 59-72). Edward Elgar Publishing.
Thorne, C., Hampshire, S., Hamilton-Bower, I., Benson-Clarke, A., Begum-Ali, S., Couper, K.,
Yeung, J., Lockey, A., Perkins, G. and Soar, J., 2022. Y03 The nationwide impact of
COVID-19 on Advanced Life Support courses. A retrospective evaluation by
Resuscitation Council UK. Resuscitation, 175, p.S6.
Online
When did Omicron Covid variant arrive in UK and is it spreading?, 2022. [Online] Available
through < https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/dec/01/when-did-omicron-variant-
arrive-in-uk-and-is-it-spreading>
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