Infographic: The History of Pandemics, by Death Toll

The History of Pandemics

As humans have spread across the world, so have infectious diseases. Even in this modern era, outbreaks are nearly constant, though not every outbreak reaches pandemic level as the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) has.

Today’s visualization outlines some of history’s most deadly pandemics, from the Antonine Plague to the current COVID-19 event.

Learn more at Visual Capitalist:
https://www.visualcapitalist.com/history-of-pandemics-deadliest/

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