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What we still don't know about COVID 5 years after the WHO declared a pandemic

Five years after the World Health Organization declared COVID a pandemic, over 111.8 million confirmed cases and 1.2 million deaths have been reported in the U.S. As of February 2025.
The pandemic has exposed deep divisions in American society, with marginalized groups experiencing significantly higher mortality rates than their white counterparts.
The pandemic highlighted deep divides in America concerning public health measures, with different groups having conflicting views on the virus's severity.
As America confronts future health crises, rebuilding trust in science and bridging societal divides will be crucial for readiness against potential pandemics.

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CBS News

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Commerce secretary says Trump's policies are "worth it" even if they lead to recession; It's been 5 years since WHO declared COVID pandemic

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KCRW

5 years later, COVID remade America in ways we’re still struggling to understand

Five years ago today, the WHO declared COVID-19 a pandemic. COVID transformed this country in ways that are still coming into focus, argues the New York Times’ David Wallace-Wells.

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MyCentralOregon.com

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What we still don't know about COVID 5 years after the WHO declared a pandemic

TPG/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Five years ago, the World Health Organization declared the COVID-19 outbreak to be a pandemic, leading to stay at-home orders and shutdowns across the U.S. and world. The nation looks much different since then, and scientists and researchers have learned a lot about the virus, including how it infects people, the best forms of treatment and what puts someone at risk for long COVID. There are still many questions, …

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MSNBC

America is still grappling with uncomfortable pandemic truths

Five years later, we remain two nations: one that feels justified in minimizing Covid and the other trapped in the memory of infections, isolation and death.

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