Covid-19 has been devastating, but a future pandemic could be far worse
The spectre of another global crisis, along with the potential emergence of a deadlier foe, is pushing disease trackers to begin preparations now, even as Covid-19 continues to rage in some regions
12 June 2021 - 06:00
Covid-19 has been devastating. A future pandemic could be far worse.
If scientists used a scale to classify pandemics like hurricanes, the fatality rate of Covid-19 would probably make it a “category two” out of five, according to Richard Hatchett, a former White House adviser who leads the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations...
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