It's a world-wide hoax with a goal of imposing world government. Seems like it may have intended to kill millions, but was somehow made inert. Multiple strains appear to be at play. I'm not so sure Gates is behind the release, but he is part of the end game to vaccinate the entire planet.
It's bigger than Gates asshole.
The 'pandemic' has been the stated reason for numerous road tolls to be cashless.