Highlights from a year in a pandemic

COVID-19 has emerged as one of the worst pandemics in recent history and has exposed the weaknesses of healthcare systems worldwide. Here, we reflect on the lessons learned from a year in a pandemic. We discuss the extraordinary scientific advances made in our understanding of a new disease, the failed and successful attempts to halt its progression, and the impact of the pandemic on the scientific discourse within the global community.

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Lessons learned from a year in the pandemic include significant scientific advancements, both successful and unsuccessful efforts to contain the disease, and the impact on global scientific discourse.