Reword the following sentence to replace the word "people" with more accurate and specific language.
People all over the world were affected by the pandemic.
Individuals from all corners of the globe were impacted by the pandemic.
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### Instruction:
Reword the following sentence to replace the word "people" with more accurate and specific language.

### Response:
Individuals from all corners of the globe were impacted by the pandemic.