Airborne Plus Groundborne: A Multidimensional Analysis of the COVID-19 Pandemic is an in-depth exploration of the dual pathways through which COVID-19 has impacted humanity-by traveling invisibly through the air and by lingering persistently on the ground. While most public attention has focused on airborne spread, this book broadens the lens to examine how groundborne transmission-via surfaces, contaminated environments, and neglected ecological factors-has shaped the pandemic's course. By combining scientific analysis, environmental perspectives, and lessons from global health responses, the book provides a comprehensive view of how the virus adapts, spreads, and endures in different dimensions of our world. Drawing on case studies, data, and multidisciplinary research, Airborne Plus Groundborne highlights: The scientific mechanisms of airborne and groundborne transmission. How human behavior, environmental conditions, and policy responses intersect with viral spread. The overlooked role of contamination and persistence in fueling outbreaks. Strategies for mitigating transmission through integrated approaches that address both dimensions. This multidimensional analysis reveals that ending a pandemic requires more than masks, vaccines, and distancing-it demands a full understanding of the environments where viruses persist and thrive. Essential reading for public health professionals, policymakers, researchers, and concerned citizens, this book equips readers with knowledge to rethink pandemic preparedness and build a future more resilient to invisible enemies.