[Visualizing the History of Pandemics](https://www.visualcapitalist.com/history-of-pandemics-deadliest/)
Author: Nicholas LePan
Published on: March 14, 2020 

Visualizing the History of Pandemics

History of Pandemics. Human Well-Being Research and Policy Making. Springer International Publishing (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-56529-8_2

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A pandemic is an outbreak of a new infectious disease that spreads worldwide. It is distinct from an epidemic, which is an outbreak confined to a specific community or region. The World Health Organization (WHO) is responsible for declaring when a global pandemic is occurring by monitoring disease outbreaks and receiving advice from international health experts.

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History of Pandemics

A global outbreak or pandemic, which is caused by a new Influenza A virus that is different from the current seasonal flu, and can infect and spread quickly and easily.

Pandemic Influenza

The pandemic caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS‑CoV‑2). The outbreak was first identified in Wuhan, China, in December 2019. The World Health Organization declared the pandemic on March 11th

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