would be the year that we put coronavirus behind us. here in london, life did get back to something closer to normal, but we also learned that covid is a global problem and it requires a global response. the successful roll—out of vaccines in the rich world left poorer countries vulnerable, and it gave the virus ample opportunity to mutate. science gave us the vaccine, but it didn't give us vaccine equity. when we made this plan of a fair allocation and equitable distribution, we knew there'll be limited supplies, and so we started prioritising the groups who should get it first. i mean, one group are clearly the health workers and frontline workers. you know, we've seen they were disproportionately affected by this pandemic. they need to be protected so they can take care of the sick and health systems don't collapse. and then come, of course,