Modern Plague

The Modern Plague refers to the rapid spread of infectious diseases, like COVID-19, facilitated by global travel, urbanization, and interconnected societies. These diseases can emerge quickly, crossing borders and affecting large populations before containment measures succeed. Advances in medicine and technology help combat outbreaks, but the interconnected nature of our world also makes controlling them challenging. The term underscores the ongoing threat of infectious diseases in our highly connected age and highlights the importance of global cooperation, surveillance, and preparedness to prevent severe impacts.