The document discusses the history and impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. It notes that the virus originated in Wuhan, China in late 2019 and has since spread globally, with over 100 million cases and 2 million deaths worldwide as of early 2021. The pandemic has caused unprecedented disruptions to daily life and economies around the world as countries have implemented lockdowns and safety measures to slow the spread of the virus. Vaccine development and distribution remains a top priority for returning to normalcy.