Endemic vs. epidemic vs. pandemic - Mayo Clinic Health System An epidemic that has spread over several countries or continents and affects many people Over the past two years, COVID-19 has been classified as a pandemic due to its widespread effects
COVID-19 (coronavirus) vaccine - Mayo Clinic Health System Endemic vs epidemic vs pandemic: What you need to know The drop in COVID-19 cases may lead you to think the pandemic is ending While stats are headed in the right direction, an infectious diseases expert explains why it's too early to say it's over