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New pandemic before 2028?

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New pandemic before 2028?

17% chance
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17% chance
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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.Ongoing Ebola Bundibugyo outbreaks in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, with thousands of confirmed cases and high case fatality but limited sustained human-to-human transmission, alongside regional mpox and avian influenza detections, have not produced the rapid global spread required for pandemic status. Authoritative surveillance from the WHO and national agencies shows no pathogen currently combining efficient respiratory transmission, widespread susceptibility, and international seeding. Trader consensus reflected in the 83.5% implied probability for “No” aligns with this absence of qualifying developments through late 2026, even as climate-driven zoonotic risks and historical patterns indicate longer-term vulnerability. Upcoming UN and WHO meetings on the Pandemic Agreement may reinforce monitoring capacity but are unlikely to alter near-term resolution criteria before 2028.

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.
Volume
$8,348
End Date
Jan 1, 2028
Market Opened
Aug 13, 2026, 2:08 PM ET
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.Ongoing Ebola Bundibugyo outbreaks in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, with thousands of confirmed cases and high case fatality but limited sustained human-to-human transmission, alongside regional mpox and avian influenza detections, have not produced the rapid global spread required for pandemic status. Authoritative surveillance from the WHO and national agencies shows no pathogen currently combining efficient respiratory transmission, widespread susceptibility, and international seeding. Trader consensus reflected in the 83.5% implied probability for “No” aligns with this absence of qualifying developments through late 2026, even as climate-driven zoonotic risks and historical patterns indicate longer-term vulnerability. Upcoming UN and WHO meetings on the Pandemic Agreement may reinforce monitoring capacity but are unlikely to alter near-term resolution criteria before 2028.

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.
Volume
$8,348
End Date
Jan 1, 2028
Market Opened
Aug 13, 2026, 2:08 PM ET

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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.