Little did we know back at the start of 2020 what an impact it would have across the globe.
Latest figures show of the 377 local areas in the UK, 65 (17%) have seen a week-on-week rise in rates, 308 (82%) have seen a fall and four are unchanged.
But with the battle with the virus raging on, when was the actual peak? We've taken a look at the figures for Lancashire with some clear trends across the county.
We've considered what day so far has seen the highest number of Covid cases recorded, with data correct to November 2.
9. Preston
Covid peaked in Preston on October 19, 2020, when there were 136 cases. In total, there have been 17,213 cases recorded.
10. Ribble Valley
Covid peaked in Ribble Valley on October 18, 2020, when there were 83 cases. In total, there have been 10,230 cases recorded.
11. Rossendale
Covid peaked in Rossendale on October 19, 2020, when there were 106 cases. In total, there have been 12,561 cases recorded.
12. South Ribble
Covid peaked in South Ribble on July 16, 2021, when there were 124 cases. In total, there have been 17,403 cases recorded.