Moving COVID-19 From Pandemic To Endemic Is Crucial

The video discusses the impact of viral outbreaks on human history, focusing on SARS, MERS, and COVID-19. It explains how pandemics are defined and provides historical context with the 1918 flu pandemic. The COVID-19 pandemic's progression, including the role of vaccines and the emergence of new variants, is detailed. The video concludes with the idea that COVID-19 may become endemic, similar to the seasonal flu, and emphasizes the importance of vaccination and public health measures to manage future outbreaks.

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