Pandemic Situation
SUBSCRIBE The latest in health and wellness, delivered. SIGN UP Your privacy is important to us What Is a Pandemic? Medically reviewed by Meredith Goodwin, MD, FAAFP — Written by Eleesha Lockett, MS on March 25, 2020 Pandemic defined Pandemic vs. epidemic Preparing for a pandemic Past pandemics Takeaway Share on Pinterest The current worldwide outbreak of COVID-19 has left many people with concerns about the spread of this new disease. Among those concerns is one important underlying question: What exactly is a pandemic? The spread of the novel coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2, was officially defined as a pandemic by the World Health Organization (WHO) on March 11, 2020 Trusted Source , due to its sudden emergence and expansion around the world. In this article, we’ll explore what defines a pandemic, how to prepare for a pandemic, and how many pandemics have affected us in recent history. What is a pandemic? According to the WHO Truste...