"Nik Nikam, MD, is a cardiologist with over four decades of experience in the medical field in Houston, Texas. He has authored four books. Here, Dr. Nikam has assembled a wealth of knowledge on the COVID-19 pandemic from around the world, beginning when it emerged in Wuhan, China. He has written extensively on social media about various aspects of the pandemic, including the incubation period, the Farr curve, infection spread, clinical presentations, treatment options, mortality, hospitalization trends, antibodies, vaccines, the pros and cons of lockdowns, the paradigm shift from office work to working from home, and the possibility of a second wave. Dr. Nikam emphasizes the lessons learned at every step and how this knowledge could be applied in future pandemics to slow the spread of disease in the early stages, save lives, and protect jobs and the economy. This book is an indispensable guide to all those who may be affected by a new epidemic or pandemic. World leaders can use this reference guide to learn how to prepare for a pandemic, including stockpiling PPE, developing testing devices, building healthcare resources, flattening the curve, and bringing in mitigation guidelines to contain the spread, stay ahead of the Farr curve, and save lives."