Putting the coronavirus in historical perspective: A by-the-numbers look at other plagues and pandemics.
Since the beginning of humanity, highly contagious diseases have sporadically broken out and ravaged the population. Now, with faster and more frequent travel, diseases can spread more rapidly across continents and even worldwide. Now that the WHO has just classified the fast-moving novel coronavirus COVID-19 a global pandemic, here's a look at some stats that show how pandemics can spread and their impact.
According to the WHO, masks should only be worn if used properly. Among their recommendations, healthy individuals only need to wear a mask if taking care of a sick person and wear a mask if you are coughing or sneezing.The number of people quarantined on the Diamond Princess cruise ship after a case of the novel coronavirus was detected onboard. Of these, 705 have since contracted the disease.430 B.C.
The earliest recorded pandemic. An outbreak—likely typhoid fever—started near Ethiopia and spread through Libya, Egypt and Greece, killing up to a third of the population of Athens and contributing to their losing the Peloponnesian War.
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