But we can’t forget the human aspect of our recovery too. Our culture has changed considerably over the course of the last year. We have seen communities unite, while being forced to remain apart physically. We have relinquished our freedoms for the love of our elderly relatives or vulnerable strangers. While the virus has caused immeasurable grief for those that have lost loved ones, it has taken its toll on others through isolation, job loss, or poor mental health. When we do emerge from this pandemic, the world will be a different place, but we have the opportunity to build a more inclusive, kinder society. While scientists and medical professionals are central to physical recovery, it is those who specialise in the arts and humanities who will support and help us understand new cultural, societal and behavioural norms.