This month marks two years since the first Covid-19 lockdown forced people to give up their regular routines and stay indoors.
Alongside the trauma of sickness, loss, uncertainty and hardship, it was the catalyst for significant changes to people's lives all over Manchester. From being inspired to join the NHS to having to close the door on the outside world for the full two years - people tell of very different experiences.
Here, MEN reporter Louisa Gregson speaks to Mancunians about just what changes the last two years have brought into their lives.
