In, The War Against the Virus: The Ultimate Collection of Tips and Tricks to Help You Thrive During COVID-19 Pandemic, author Dr. Rich Murphy takes us on a detailed journey to understanding our new normal with COVID-19. As a long time survivalist, he brings over forty-five years of experience as an Army Officer and Engineer to his own war— a war against a virus. Reviewing the historical connections to similar mass epidemics, we learn how a virus is able to be spread so rapidly around the world, starting with its origin. We are able to decipher between the common misconceptions that come during times of panic and more importantly, how to protect ourselves from catching these untimely diseases. With data driven tips and information, readers become better equipped to understand the disease taking over the world.