The phrase "current epidemic" is used to describe a widespread occurrence of a disease or health issue happening right now.
Sentences with «current epidemic»
The current epidemic in Cavendish bananas, however, is caused by VCG01213 [5], colloquially called Tropical Race 4 (TR4). (journals.plos.org)
In terms reminiscent of the fervor of ancient prophets, the writer proclaimed that the current epidemic of venereal herpes was a direct punishment by God for people's disobedience of the papal encyclical Humanae Vitae. (religion-online.org)
In terms reminiscent of the fervor of ancient prophets, the writer proclaimed that the current epidemic of venereal herpes was... (religion-online.org)