Five years after Covid-19 upended daily life, the effects are still shaping our communities. As Washington, DC residents, policymakers, and essential workers reflect on the pandemic, many agree it was essential workers who kept the city running. While officials say support was provided, there are ongoing questions about whether it was enough, and how it can be improved moving forward. NewsVision reporter Madeleine Hale has the story.
The Covid Effect: How Essential Workers are Faring Five Years Later
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