A severe pandemic is defined as a worldwide epidemic in a vulnerable population. Pandemic concerns have increased due to more recent disease outbreaks such as the SARS coronavirus (SARS-CoV) in 2002, H1N1 in 2009, MERS coronavirus (MERS-CoV) in 2012, and novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in 2019. Future disease outbreaks are likely but difficult to predict. The information in the articles below is intended to help wards, stakes, and families prepare for and respond to pandemics.

Last Updated On 23 May 2024