COVID-19 has shown how unprepared we are for the next pandemic January 17, 2024 — by Skyler Mao As global and U.S. agencies officially declared the end of the pandemic phase of COVID-19 on May 5, 2023, many expressed deep relief. The United Nations described the pandemic as a “once-in-a-lifetime” event, and many, believing another pandemic not plausible within their lifetimes, have been sliding back from healthy habits. Over 10% fewer people stated […] read more »