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Statement: Not every outbreak is a pandemic

• "Area, that doesn't mean it's a pandemic, okay?"
• The speaker emphasizes that a local or area outbreak does not automatically imply a pandemic, suggesting caution in labeling during disease events.

Context: Flu season and likely language used

• "So, like, when we hit flu season, y'all will hear that being said."
• This predicts that during flu season, people will hear declarations framing outbreaks as pandemics.

Example phrase to expect

• "Oh, it's it's another flu epidemic of $2025$, okay?"
• The speaker forecasts a pattern of sensational labeling using epidemic/pandemic language.

Year reference

• The year mentioned is $2025$.

Practical implications

• Be mindful of labeling language during disease outbreaks; differentiate between localized outbreaks and broader pandemics; consider media rhetoric and public interpretation.