Increase funding for COVID-19 and avian flu surveillance to detect and respond to outbreaks promptly.
Pandemics
Pandemics Risk
Assessment for this date
Today's pandemic risk is moderate due to rising COVID-19 cases, ongoing avian flu concerns, and persistent vaccine hesitancy.
August 28, 2025
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Risk Drivers
What is pushing the current reading.
The current global health landscape is marked by a resurgence in COVID-19 cases, as indicated by rising markers and outbreaks in various regions. The threat is compounded by the spread of avian flu, particularly H5N1, with new cases reported in multiple countries. Vaccine hesitancy and misinformation continue to undermine public health efforts, as seen in the critical reviews of COVID vaccines and shifts in vaccine recommendations. These factors, combined with the ongoing challenge of long COVID and its economic impact, highlight the need for robust surveillance and vaccination strategies to mitigate the risk of widespread outbreaks.
Risk Reduction Actions
Priority actions generated from the current analysis.
Launch targeted campaigns to address vaccine hesitancy and misinformation, focusing on the safety and efficacy of vaccines.
Encourage vaccination among high-risk groups, including heart patients and pregnant women, to reduce severe outcomes.
Accelerate the development and approval of universal vaccines for respiratory viruses to enhance pandemic preparedness.
Strengthen global cooperation and data sharing to monitor and control the spread of infectious diseases.
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Selected Articles
Supporting articles referenced in the latest score.
- FDA OKs updated COVID vaccines but places limits for kids, adults
- US COVID markers continue upward trend
- US COVID activity gains more steam
- Cambodia announces 15th human H5N1 infection of the year
- Saudi Arabia confirms 9 MERS cases, including hospital cluster
- Researchers say bats in UK harbor novel coronaviruses