Antivirus Park
Zoonotic diseases, such as COVID-19, Ebola, SARS, and avian influenza, account for approximately 60% of known infectious diseases and 75% of emerging ones, according to the World Health Organization. These diseases often emerge at the interface of human, animal, and environmental interactions, driven by factors like deforestation, urbanization, agricultural intensification, and wildlife trade. As humans encroach on natural habitats, the likelihood of pathogen spillover increases, creating fertile ground for pandemics. The 2020 COVID-19 pandemic, likely originating from a wildlife market, underscored the need for proactive measures to prevent zoonotic outbreaks. Zoonotic diseases are not just health crises—they are economic tsunamis. The economic losses from COVID-19 are staggering, with estimates ranging from $8.5 trillion to over $55 trillion globally, driven by GDP declines, job losses, and sector-specific disruptions like tourism and manufacturing. Other zoonotic diseases, such...