<human>:  What is the current state of global pandemic?
<bot>: The current global pandemic is still a major health crisis affecting people all over the world, with the number of reported cases increasing every day. Public health experts have warned that the pandemic could continue for many months or even years before a vaccine is widely available and the situation finally starts to improve. Until then, people are being urged to take necessary precautions to protect themselves and each other, such as wearing masks, washing hands regularly, and maintaining social distancing.