The Definition of “Pandemic” has been Altered

In recent years and months, the long-held definitions of three words all changed, with immense ramifications for public health policy in the midst of COVID-19 WHO’s original definition of a pandemic from May 1, 2009, specified simultaneous epidemics worldwide “with enormous numbers of deaths and illnesses”; this definition was changed in the month leading up … Continue reading The Definition of “Pandemic” has been Altered