WHO's Authoritative Definition and the Threshold for a "Pandemic"



"Pandemic" is a term with strict political and medical definitions.

· Official stance: The World Health Organization (WHO) has clearly stated that the current global risk remains very low, and the risk of a large-scale outbreak is "absolutely very low," emphasizing "this is not the next COVID-19."
· Definition threshold: As of May 11, there are only single-digit confirmed cases worldwide. To cross WHO's "pandemic" red line before the end of the year, the virus must mutate or cause uncontrolled community outbreaks. Under the current strict international containment (multiple countries tracking close contacts, Spain evacuating according to a withdrawal plan), this is almost impossible.
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