A pandemic is a global outbreak of a disease, like COVID-19 or the 1918 flu, that spreads across multiple continents. It occurs when a new pathogen emerges with sustained human transmission. While no one benefits from its devastation, understanding pandemics aids public health officials, researchers, and policymakers in developing containment strategies, vaccines, and response plans to protect populations.
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