On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak a global pandemic. The declaration highlighted the widespread and sustained transmission of the virus across different countries and regions, emphasizing the need for coordinated international efforts to control the spread of the virus and mitigate its impact on public health. The COVID-19 pandemic has since had far-reaching consequences on global health, economies, and daily life around the world.
