Pandemics

Viewed record High Risk
History 338 daily observations
Method Curated sources and AI scoring
Viewing August 14, 2025 Return to latest

Pandemics Risk

4.0 / 5
High Risk +0.2 from previous reading

Assessment for this date

Today's pandemic risk is high due to increasing COVID-19 activity, ongoing avian flu cases, and new MERS infections, compounded by vaccine hesitancy and misinformation.

Record date

August 14, 2025

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Risk Drivers

What is pushing the current reading.

The resurgence of COVID-19 activity in the US, coupled with the ongoing spread of avian flu (H5N1) and new MERS cases in Saudi Arabia, indicates a high level of infectious disease threat. The disruption in routine vaccinations and vaccine hesitancy, as evidenced by the low uptake of COVID-19 boosters and misinformation, further exacerbate the risk. Additionally, the financial and health impacts of long COVID continue to strain healthcare systems. These factors, alongside the potential for misinformation to undermine public health efforts, contribute to a heightened risk of widespread outbreaks.

Risk Reduction Actions

Priority actions generated from the current analysis.

Government

Increase funding and support for public health campaigns to improve vaccine uptake and counter misinformation.

Healthcare Providers

Enhance surveillance and reporting systems for rapid detection and response to emerging infectious diseases.

NGOs

Provide resources and support to communities disproportionately affected by long COVID and other infectious diseases.

Researchers

Accelerate development and deployment of vaccines and treatments for emerging pathogens like MERS and avian flu.

Public Health Officials

Strengthen international collaboration to monitor and control cross-border disease transmission.

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