An outbreak can be declared an epidemic when diseases spread throught the community quickly. A pandemic is simply a widespread illness. Influenza (the flu) is still the most common pandemic illness. However, any illness - like SARS and COVID-19 - can become a pandemic if it spreads enough. 

You can prevent catching and spreading many illnesses by following simple steps:

For more information on the COVID-19 illness, check out our page at this link.

For more information on what to do in the case of the flu or other illness, click the tabs below. 

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