The Pandemic Is Officially Over… But What’s Next?
J.G. Martinez D
In the words of the WHO, the pandemic is finally over. The COVID-19 pandemic has been a life-changing experience for all of us. It has disrupted our daily routines, affected our economy, and left a long-lasting impact on our society. And I would say not exactly a positive one.
As we slowly emerge from the pandemic, many of us are left wondering what comes next.
The COVID-19 pandemic has taught us that things can change quickly, and being up-to-date on the latest news and situational evolution can help us make informed decisions and take necessary actions.
The core of my message is this: this will not be the last pandemic, nor is it as lethal as the next one. You can expect a real tragedy and a stronger and more violent response from law enforcement agencies to control the population.
After the tenebrous WHO warnings, my eyes are on these, as the next worldwide diseases spreading soon:
Avian flu: an infectious disease that has spread worldwide in the past. It can infect both humans and animals and can be highly deadly (Especially after a lab tuning-up). There have been several outbreaks of avian flu in China that have infected several people. If the virus mutates and becomes more contagious among humans, it could cause a pandemic.
Nipah virus: The Nipah virus is a zoonotic virus that is transmitted from animals to humans and can cause severe respiratory and neurological diseases. Outbreaks of Nipah virus have been reported in Southeast Asia in the past. Although the virus has not spread globally, it could mutate and become a pandemic.
Marburg virus: The Marburg virus is a highly contagious virus that causes hemorrhagic fever and is transmitted from animals to humans. Outbreaks of Marburg virus have been recorded in the past in Africa, and it is known to have a high mortality rate. If the virus mutates and becomes more contagious, it could cause a pandemic. I´m not an expert though, and haven´t listened about this virus before 2020
Rift Valley fever: Rift Valley fever is an infectious disease that is transmitted from animals to humans and is endemic in Africa. The virus causes fever, muscle pain, and other symptoms, and can be deadly in severe cases. If the virus mutates and spreads more easily among humans, it could become a pandemic.
Coronavirus (a new “mutation”, “strain” or variant): While COVID-19 was a pandemic, new variants of the coronavirus may emerge in the future. For whatever reason that I´m not obviously going to detail. The virus has proven to be highly contagious and has wreaked havoc worldwide. While efforts are being made to control the spread of the current virus, new variants that are more contagious or more lethal may emerge, so it belongs to this list.
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