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He notes that high vaccination rates—typically around 70% of the population—are instrumental in this process. However, countries lagging in vaccination face greater uncertainties. The UK’s approach isn't seen as an experiment but rather an exploration of balancing public health with societal and economic needs, always emphasizing the importance of sustainability.

The Challenge of Maintaining Public Health Measures

Wilhouse highlights that early in the pandemic, many underestimated the necessity for interventions to be sustainable. The assumption that COVID-19 would be a short-term issue was flawed; by February 2020, the virus was globally established, making eradication unlikely—similar to the SARS outbreak in 2003.