The project is based on the COVID-19 Pandemic and associated issues as is as follows. Analyze the specifics of the COVID-19 Pandemic as it affected the United States. Include the following in your analysis:

1. Description of the virus and history of the outbreak

2. Relevant metrics (Incidence, Prevalence, Positivity Rate, Case Fatality Rate, Deaths, etc

3. Risks in specific populations

4. Variants and their effects

5. Vaccines and public health response

6. Recommendations for future prevention

Summarize your analysis using APA format and style to reference all information used.