COVID-19 vs. History’s Pandemics
Author(s) -
Angelina Lam
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
sciential - mcmaster undergraduate science journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2562-1483
DOI - 10.15173/sciential.v1i5.2549
Subject(s) - pandemic , infographic , covid-19 , outbreak , context (archaeology) , geography , virology , history , medicine , computer science , infectious disease (medical specialty) , disease , archaeology , pathology , data mining
The spread of a new virus has caused a worldwide effort to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. Humans, however, have experienced many viral outbreaks in the past. Historical data can help inform current analyses and decisions. Thus, this infographic compares COVID-19 with past pandemics and outbreaks to showcase similarities and differences. This can allow for a better understanding of COVID-19 in the context of past events and changing perspectives.
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