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SARS-CoV-2 pandemic is a global health crisis caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). The pandemic began in Wuhan, China, in late 2019 and has since spread worldwide, leading to millions of infections and hundreds of thousands of deaths. The virus primarily spreads through respiratory droplets when an infected person coughs, sneezes, or talks, and can also spread through contact with contaminated surfaces.

The World Health Organization (WHO) declared the outbreak a Public Health Emergency of International Concern on January 30, 2020, and a pandemic on March 11, 2020. The pandemic has had significant impacts on global health, economies, and societies. Governments have implemented various measures to control the spread of the virus, including lockdowns, travel restrictions, and public health campaigns.

The pandemic has highlighted the importance of global cooperation and the need for equitable access to vaccines and treatments. The development of vaccines has been a major focus of global efforts to control the pandemic. As of now, several vaccines have been approved for emergency use, and vaccination campaigns are underway in many countries.

The pandemic has also raised questions about the preparedness of health systems and the need for stronger international health governance. The COVID-19 pandemic has served as a wake-up call for the importance of investing in public health infrastructure and strengthening global health systems.