The worldwide death total from COVID-19 is approaching 6 million, and we are still not out of the woods yet.
But many are wondering, is COVID-19 just the first in a long line of pandemics?
Infections like COVID-19 have always been around, like the Spanish flu. But for the most part, devastating outbreaks were often limited to certain geographical areas.
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Today, worldwide travel is easier than ever, which means people can carry viruses far and wide.
In the future, we need to be better prepared: Public health needs support, communication needs to be dramatically improved, and education is crucial to prevent misinformation and the lack of understanding.
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