Taking an informative, science-based look at the coronavirus pandemic, COVID-19 and the Virus that Shook the World examines the virus and its far-reaching effects on societies all over the globe. This book is a compelling and valuable resource for anybody who wants to learn more about COVID-19 and what we can do to stay safe both now and in the future. The topics covered include: - An introduction to viruses- How diseases are transmitted form animals to humans- How coronaviruses spread- How COVID-19 makes you ill- How to protect yourself form COVID-19- The probability of more viruses like COVID-19- Pandemic preparedness around the world- Social issues of self-isolation- Unheeded warnings from experts- The mental toll of social distancing- Future outlook - when is a vaccine against COVID-19 likely to be ready- Crowdsourcing the fight against COVID-19- A glimpse of the post pandemic world- Have countries manipulated their COVID-19 data- When will things return to normal- The second wave- Possible treatments and ongoing clinical trials Miriam Calleja is a pharmacist and bilingual author from Malta with a keen interest in epidemiology, public health, and patient communications. She enjoys using her creative skills to explain complex ideas and make information more accessible to all through her medical writing.