Pandemic

usgb/pænˈdemɪk/
adjective

A disease that happens over a large area and affects a lot of people.

The COVID-19 outbreak was declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization (WHO).
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Often appears as...

  • coronavirus pandemic
  • influenza pandemic
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Not Always Deadly

A pandemic affects many but doesn't mean it's always deadly. Severity can vary.

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Despite high infection rates, the recent pandemic had a low mortality rate.
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Media Coverage

The word often appears in news about widespread diseases and health crises.

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News channels provided daily updates during the pandemic.
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Historical Events

Pandemics can be historical events that shape societies, like the 1918 flu.

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The pandemic of 1918 changed public health policies worldwide.
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