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New pandemic before 2028?

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Climate & Science·Disease

New pandemic before 2028?

Dec 31

Jan 1, 2028

Dec 31

Jan 1, 2028

17% chance
Polymarket
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17% chance
Polymarket
NEW
This market will resolve to "Yes" if the World Health Organization (WHO) declares any disease a pandemic between market creation and December 31, 2027 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No". The resolution source will be official announcements from the World Health Organization.Current surveillance from agencies like the CDC and WHO shows no pathogens meeting pandemic criteria, with only localized bacterial and viral outbreaks such as Salmonella clusters, low-risk hantavirus clusters, and contained Bundibugyo virus activity in parts of Africa. COVID-19 continues at endemic levels with very low emergency visits despite modest Rt estimates above 1 in recent U.S. data, while avian influenza and other zoonotic threats lack sustained human-to-human transmission. Trader consensus at 84% for no new pandemic before 2028 reflects these stable conditions, historical inter-pandemic intervals, and ongoing global monitoring that has not flagged imminent spillover risks.

This market will resolve to "Yes" if the World Health Organization (WHO) declares any disease a pandemic between market creation and December 31, 2027 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No".

The resolution source will be official announcements from the World Health Organization.
Volume
$2,400
End Date
Jan 1, 2028
Market Opened
Aug 13, 2026, 2:08 PM ET

Resolver

0x65070BE91...
This market will resolve to "Yes" if the World Health Organization (WHO) declares any disease a pandemic between market creation and December 31, 2027 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No". The resolution source will be official announcements from the World Health Organization.
This market will resolve to "Yes" if the World Health Organization (WHO) declares any disease a pandemic between market creation and December 31, 2027 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No". The resolution source will be official announcements from the World Health Organization.Current surveillance from agencies like the CDC and WHO shows no pathogens meeting pandemic criteria, with only localized bacterial and viral outbreaks such as Salmonella clusters, low-risk hantavirus clusters, and contained Bundibugyo virus activity in parts of Africa. COVID-19 continues at endemic levels with very low emergency visits despite modest Rt estimates above 1 in recent U.S. data, while avian influenza and other zoonotic threats lack sustained human-to-human transmission. Trader consensus at 84% for no new pandemic before 2028 reflects these stable conditions, historical inter-pandemic intervals, and ongoing global monitoring that has not flagged imminent spillover risks.

This market will resolve to "Yes" if the World Health Organization (WHO) declares any disease a pandemic between market creation and December 31, 2027 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No".

The resolution source will be official announcements from the World Health Organization.
Volume
$2,400
End Date
Jan 1, 2028
Market Opened
Aug 13, 2026, 2:08 PM ET

Resolver

0x65070BE91...
This market will resolve to "Yes" if the World Health Organization (WHO) declares any disease a pandemic between market creation and December 31, 2027 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No". The resolution source will be official announcements from the World Health Organization.

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Frequently Asked Questions

"New pandemic before 2028?" is a prediction market on Polymarket where traders buy and sell "Yes" or "No" shares based on whether they believe this event will happen. The current crowd-sourced probability is 17% for "Yes." For example, if "Yes" is priced at 17¢, the market collectively assigns a 17% chance that this event will occur. These odds shift continuously as traders react to new developments and information. Shares in the correct outcome are redeemable for $1 each upon market resolution.

"New pandemic before 2028?" is a newly created market on Polymarket, launched on Aug 13, 2026. As an early market, this is your opportunity to be among the first traders to set the odds and establish the market's initial price signals. You can also bookmark this page to track volume and trading activity as the market gains traction over time.

To trade on "New pandemic before 2028?," simply choose whether you believe the answer is "Yes" or "No." Each side has a current price that reflects the market's implied probability. Enter your amount and click "Trade." If you buy "Yes" shares and the outcome resolves as "Yes," each share pays out $1. If it resolves as "No," your "Yes" shares pay $0. You can also sell your shares at any time before resolution if you want to lock in a profit or cut a loss.

The current probability for "New pandemic before 2028?" is 17% for "Yes." This means the Polymarket crowd currently believes there is a 17% chance that this event will occur. These odds update in real-time based on actual trades, providing a continuously updated signal of what the market expects to happen.

The resolution rules for "New pandemic before 2028?" define exactly what needs to happen for each outcome to be declared a winner — including the official data sources used to determine the result. You can review the complete resolution criteria in the "Rules" section on this page above the comments. We recommend reading the rules carefully before trading, as they specify the precise conditions, edge cases, and sources that govern how this market is settled.