The COVID-19 Pandemic: Cause and Effect The COVID-19 pandemic, caused by the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, first emerged in Wuhan, China, in late 2019. Scientists believe the virus originated in animals, possibly bats, and was transmitted to humans through an intermediate host, likely at a live animal market. The virus spread rapidly across the globe due to its high transmission rate and the ease of international travel. Because COVID-19 spreads primarily through respiratory droplets, crowded public spaces and lack of preventive measures accelerated its global transmission, leading to one of the…
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