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New pandemic in 2026?

Dec 31

Dec 31

10% chance
Polymarket

$744,565 Vol.

10% chance
Polymarket

$744,565 Vol.

This market will resolve to "Yes" if the World Health Organization (WHO) declares any disease a pandemic between January 1, 2026 and December 31, 2026 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No". The resolution source will be official announcements from the World Health Organization.**Trader consensus at 90% for "No" reflects the absence of any novel pathogen showing sustained global human-to-human transmission as of mid-June 2026.** CDC data show COVID-19 infections declining in most U.S. states with low emergency department and hospitalization rates, while seasonal respiratory viruses wind down. Regional Ebola (Bundibugyo virus) activity in the DRC and Uganda remains under WHO monitoring but shows no evidence of efficient international spread. Measles cases have risen in the U.S. due to vaccination gaps, yet this involves a known, vaccine-preventable pathogen rather than a new pandemic threat. Surveillance from agencies like the CDC and WHO continues to track zoonotic risks such as avian influenza and "Disease X" candidates, but model consensus and current observational data indicate low near-term escalation probability before year-end. New data releases or model updates from these bodies could shift sentiment if transmissibility indicators rise unexpectedly.

This market will resolve to "Yes" if the World Health Organization (WHO) declares any disease a pandemic between January 1, 2026 and December 31, 2026 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No".

The resolution source will be official announcements from the World Health Organization.
Volume
$744,565
End Date
Dec 31, 2026
Market Opened
Dec 1, 2025, 4:37 PM ET
This market will resolve to "Yes" if the World Health Organization (WHO) declares any disease a pandemic between January 1, 2026 and December 31, 2026 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 January 1, 2026 and December 31, 2026 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No". The resolution source will be official announcements from the World Health Organization.**Trader consensus at 90% for "No" reflects the absence of any novel pathogen showing sustained global human-to-human transmission as of mid-June 2026.** CDC data show COVID-19 infections declining in most U.S. states with low emergency department and hospitalization rates, while seasonal respiratory viruses wind down. Regional Ebola (Bundibugyo virus) activity in the DRC and Uganda remains under WHO monitoring but shows no evidence of efficient international spread. Measles cases have risen in the U.S. due to vaccination gaps, yet this involves a known, vaccine-preventable pathogen rather than a new pandemic threat. Surveillance from agencies like the CDC and WHO continues to track zoonotic risks such as avian influenza and "Disease X" candidates, but model consensus and current observational data indicate low near-term escalation probability before year-end. New data releases or model updates from these bodies could shift sentiment if transmissibility indicators rise unexpectedly.

This market will resolve to "Yes" if the World Health Organization (WHO) declares any disease a pandemic between January 1, 2026 and December 31, 2026 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No".

The resolution source will be official announcements from the World Health Organization.
Volume
$745,459
End Date
Dec 31, 2026
Market Opened
Dec 1, 2025, 4:37 PM ET
This market will resolve to "Yes" if the World Health Organization (WHO) declares any disease a pandemic between January 1, 2026 and December 31, 2026 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No". The resolution source will be official announcements from the World Health Organization.

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Frequently Asked Questions

"New pandemic in 2026?" 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 10% for "Yes." For example, if "Yes" is priced at 10¢, the market collectively assigns a 10% 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.

As of today, "New pandemic in 2026?" has generated $744.6K in total trading volume since the market launched on Dec 1, 2025. This level of trading activity reflects strong engagement from the Polymarket community and helps ensure that the current odds are informed by a deep pool of market participants. You can track live price movements and trade on any outcome directly on this page.

To trade on "New pandemic in 2026?," 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 in 2026?" is 10% for "Yes." This means the Polymarket crowd currently believes there is a 10% 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 in 2026?" 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.