Review of Black Death Highlights Historical Pandemic Parallels

Historian Thomas Asbridge's review of the Black Death highlights its devastating impact, killing approximately 100 million people between 1346 and 1353, which was about half the population in affected areas. The parallels with the Covid-19 pandemic are noted, particularly in social distancing efforts and the rise in protective equipment sales. Asbridge emphasizes the catastrophic potential of a similar outbreak today.

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