Watch Episode 6: Life Beyond Coronavirus: The Expert View

This COVID-19 crisis is unlikely to be an isolated event, that’s why it’s important to start planning for the next pandemic

Published 26 June 2020

While the world is still trying to deal with the current COVID-19 pandemic - it may seem an odd time to discuss preventing the next one.

But even as we’re in the midst of grappling with this crisis – it’s important to realise it’s unlikely to be an isolated event.

The final episode of this six-part web series, our experts tell us why they expected this pandemic.

They also explore why animal-human transmission means we’ll probably see more events like this; how genetic testing can make a difference,; why public health needs to be considered in the same way we consider military defence; and why countries like Australia, Vietnam and Germany are critical to protecting the future of the world.

Watch Episode 6 of Life Beyond Coronavirus: The Expert View. Video: University of Melbourne

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