The Crossword Centre Clue-Writing Competition

CCCWC March competition voters’ comments
 
Clue no. 5: An epic onset of disease virulently engulfing millions (8)

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A clue to PANDEMIC.
3 comments refer to this clue (from 3 competitors, 0 others)

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Comments on the clue
1.Good try. "epic onset" is too awkward for me.
2.Good effort, but the pandemic is the disease, not it's onset
3.Splendid clue. A very unforced &lit. Took silver for me.