COVID is Shaping Americans' Reaction to Emerging Diseases The relentless media coverage, social distancing measures, and widespread vaccination efforts of the COVID 19 pandemic have collectively created a cultural shift in how Americans approach health risks and public health issues.
Understanding the Parallels Between COVID and Emerging Diseases The parallels between COVID 19 and other emerging diseases like Ebola and hantavirus are striking.
Both are zoonotic diseases, meaning they can be transmitted from animals to humans, and both have significant mortality rates: Ebola claims up to 90% of its victims.