The expert who predicted Covid-19 already knows what the next pandemic will be

What we can do: prevent rather than suffer

The Covid-19 pandemic has shown the importance of preparation. This includes:

• Increased surveillance of zoonotic viruses.
• Reinforced health measures in farms.
• Clear and accessible scientific information to   raise awareness without alarming.
• Increased support for research into vaccines and preventive treatments.

In conclusion: a warning not to be ignored

David Quammen isn’t playing the bird of doom. He observes, analyzes, and shares. What he sees today is a virus ready to cross a new barrier. H5N1 avian flu may not yet be the next pandemic… but  it has all the characteristics to become one . Let’s stay clear-headed, informed, and above all, proactive. The alarm has been sounded—it’s up to us to make good use of it.