Compare and contrast smallpox, the influenza pandemic of 1918, and COVID-19. What were similarities and differences between/among them?

Smallpox, 1918 Influenza Pandemic, and COVID-19 Author’s Name Institution of Affiliation Course Name Instructor’s Name Date Smallpox, 1918 Influenza Pandemic, and COVID-19 Over the past few years, the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, one of the deadliest pandemics, has significantly changed people’s lives worldwide. The substantial death toll and global economic, political, and social impact are some of the effects the pandemic caused. As a result, numerous individuals have desired to understand how it compares the prior pandemic and seasonal influenza. This paper discusses the similarities and differences between smallpox, the 1918 influenza pandemic, and COVID-19. All the pandemics were similar in severity and the high number of deaths they caused. For instance, smallpox was the foremost cause of death in 18th-century Europe. Alternatively, the second wave of 1918 influenza...