Corona Virus: Is the epidemic nearing its end?

  • James Gallagher
  • BBC health and science correspondent

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Britain may precede the world in turning the Corona epidemic into an endemic disease

Who among us has not cried out in anger over the past two years, “Is the epidemic over?” or “When can I continue my life”?

The answer to this question may appear very soon.

Confidence is growing recently that the Omicron mutant may push the end of the epidemic in Britain.

But what following the epidemic? There will be no magic fingertips to hide the virus. But the buzzword we have to get used to is “endemic,” which indicates that Covid is undoubtedly here to stay.

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