Beyond the Curve: Governments, Vaccines, and the New Normal: Remembering COVID-19

What does it mean to truly move "beyond the curve"?
In this powerful and timely follow-up to his first book on the COVID-19 crisis, Dr. Canute White delivers an unflinching examination of the pandemic's second wave-from the global vaccine race and political maneuverings to long-haul survivors and shifting societal norms.

Beyond the Curve: Governments, Vaccines, and the New Normal captures the complexity of a world struggling to adapt to an evolving virus and an uncertain future. Drawing from international data, frontline perspectives, and human stories of resilience, Dr. White lays bare the strengths and shortcomings of global responses and the long-term impact on health systems, education, governance, and everyday life.

Inside this book, you'll discover:

• The science and skepticism behind COVID-19 vaccines

• Political clashes that shaped public health policies

• Firsthand accounts from "long haulers" battling lingering symptoms

• The transformation of schools, workplaces, and mental health services

• Reflections on leadership, equity, and lessons for future pandemics

Whether you're an educator, policymaker, healthcare professional, or concerned citizen, this book is a must-read for understanding how the world navigated the aftermath-and what lies ahead.

A revealing and thought-provoking journey through crisis, consequence, and cautious hope.