In this activity, you will discuss the differences between the COVID-19 pandemic and previous pandemics.

Instructions

1. Reflect on the topic using initial readings in the course, previous knowledge, or other sources that have expanded your knowledge.


2. Prepare a 500 -650 word paper to summarize your reflections. You should:
   

1. Indicate one major difference between the COVID-19 pandemic and previous pandemics. Examples of differences include but are not limited to:
         
1. Pathogenesis
   
     
2. Distribution
   
         
3. Mutation
     
4. Societal impact
   
2. Explain how this difference has contributed to the severity of the COVID-19 pandemic as compared to previous pandemics, using examples.


3. You must cite and reference at least two credible sources. All references should follow the 7th Edition APA formatting. For further instructions, see the resource on the Himmelfarb Health Sciences Library: APA citation resource (N.B. references are excluded from word counts).


4. The paper should be written in Times New Roman, point 12, and double spaced. Submit the paper along with a cover page and reference.
 

5. To submit your work, click on the “Add a new discussion topic” button under this post and paste your work in the “message” box. 



6. OPTIONAL: Interact (10 minutes)

   If you would like to, you can reply to your peers' posts in a respectful and professional manner. Ensure that your post engages your peers' ideas by including a reflection on their comments, sharing ideas of other potential difficulties and parties involved, or asking thought-provoking questions. If a peer comments on your posting, please reply. To post a reply, click “Reply” on a particular discussion, write your feedback and then click on “Post to forum.”