As the death toll due to COVID-19 virus continues to rise around the world, people are becoming anxious to know more about the deadly virus that originated in Wuhan, China. So, smartphone users are turning their heads towards the strategy/simulation game, Plague Inc., to gather more info about the coronavirus. Recently, the game skyrocketed to become the #1 game in the paid category of Apple App Store.

Various health organisations including the CDC (Centers for Disease Control) have recognised the game’s educational side. According to their blog post, currently, the developers are supporting major global health organisations to contain and control the spread of COVID-19.