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Pandemics: An Introduction

Next Airing: Fri, May 31st, 2024 at 10:49 AM on UEN-TV
Length: 00:04:44
Usage rights: Expires 7/31/2028

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The word pandemic comes from Greek and means “pertaining to all people”. At the end of 2019, the infectious disease COVID-19 was discovered. It then spread all over the world, which had enormous consequences for millions of people. In this educational clip, we go through what characterizes a pandemic. You will learn about known pandemics such as the Great Death, the Spanish flu, the Asian, the Hong Kong flu and the swine flu. You will also learn concepts such as infodemias, as well as the importance of credible sources in times when false rumors spread quickly.

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