A Third of Brits Think the Pandemic Will Never End

Historically, most pandemics last between 2 and a half to 3 and a half years.

Over time, pandemic viruses typically mutate and evolve into an endemic disease that circulates at lower, more manageable levels.

This was the case with the influenza strain behind the 1918 flu pandemic and some virologists hope this may be happening with SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.

Early reports suggest that the Omicron variant may cause milder infections, potentially due to its unique collection of mutations along with the buildup of immunity across the globe.

Still, it’s too early to know for certain how the COVID-19 pandemic will play out.

While experts generally believe viruses often mutate to become less dangerous, it’s not a 100 percent guarantee this is currently happening with the coronavirus.