Select the phrase/connector from the given three options which can be used to form a single sentence from the two sentences given below, implying the same as expressed in the statement sentences.
It was important early in the pandemic to look ahead to save lives. It is also important to look ahead now to preserve the social fabric and the economy.
1. Just as it was important early
2. In spite of being important early
3. Only important early in the pandemic
1
Only 1
2
Only 2
3
Only 3
4
Both 1 and 2
5
Both 2 and 3