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541 BCE
Plague of Justinian
Byzantine Empire
First pandemic -
1347
Bubonic plague
Caused by Yersenia pestis bacteria.
Carried by rats and transfered to humans.
1/4 of earth pupulation died (Black death) -
Spanish flu
Infected 5 thousand billion worldwide
Impacted young adults (20-40 years)
50- 100 million death -
COVID-19
most recent pandemic (Continues until present days) Began in China
