Zoonotic Diseases: The Start of a Trend?
Zoonotic diseases (diseases that originated in animals) such as COVID19 account for over 60% of new infectious diseases in the world. As we have seen over the past two and a half years, these diseases can pose a threat to every member of society no matter where they live in the world. But was COVID the beginning of a new era? Are there potentially more deadly and more frequent pandemics in our future? Unfortunately, due to pressing global issues such as population growth and climate change, the likelihood of large-scale pandemics is increasing. Join us for this important YFS 2022 panel discussion, that will explore Zoonotic diseases and what they mean for our future.