No other pandemic has persuaded so many people to accept the imposition of preventive measures as drastic as those taken in response to Covid-19. These have included the suspension of some fundamental human rights, and far-reaching interference in the daily lives of individuals and organizations.

This publication looks at how Covid-19 has affected public health from three perspectives: citizens' participation; paternalism and freedom; and transparency and communication. It contains contributions from a number of professionals and was produced in coordination with the Spanish Society for Public Health and Health Administration (SESPAS).