Pandemic
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Not Always Deadly
A pandemic affects many but doesn't mean it's always deadly. Severity can vary. 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. 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. The pandemic of 1918 changed public health policies worldwide.