COVID-19, caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, is a highly contagious respiratory disease first identified in Wuhan, China, in 2019, leading to a global pandemic. It disrupted lives through lockdowns, economic turmoil, and millions of deaths, reminiscent of historical pandemics like the 1918 Spanish Flu. Social distancing, remote work, and strained healthcare systems reshaped daily life,.