The world has now entered the fifth month of the COVID-19 pandemic. What was a medical crisis has morphed into a multi-system game changer which will pose significant challenges for all governments. Lockdowns have seen economies shrink to Great Depression levels of the 1930s and the unfolding unemployment crisis has seen state intervention in unprecedented fashion with payroll support and stimulus packages.
This deep dive assesses the emerging trends from the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on the world.