Over the coming weeks, we will begin to see the extent of economic damage caused by the pandemic and the necessary restrictions imposed. We will likely see a big economic decline, with job losses and business closings that could affect our communities and country long after the virus is contained. In moments like these, it’s natural to think only about the immediate challenges but we also need to think about the next stage of recovery so we don’t lose that opportunity when it comes. Many of us are now recognising we are unlikely to see a V-shaped economic recovery, as we were hoping a year ago, and will need to work hard in the coming months to bend the downward curve back to a narrow U.