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1. 715d ago

   Definitely. We should learn from COVID that most (if not all) countries were severely underprepared.

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2. 715d ago

   Totally. It helps avoid mass hysteria, unnecessary deaths and the risking of the lives of health workers. I also think that having a plan can help to soften the unavoidable blows to a nation's. ... moreTotally. It helps avoid mass hysteria, unnecessary deaths and the risking of the lives of health workers. I also think that having a plan can help to soften the unavoidable blows to a nation's economy. I would assume that because of COVID most countries already have a plan, just in case.  Less

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3. 715d ago

   Disasters are a natural part of the world around us. A nation that is not preparing for such is preparing to fail itself and its citizens.

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4. 714d ago

   It is absolutely vital that all countries have a disaster preparedness plan for potential pandemics. We have seen countless times how the lack of a unified plan hurts countries economically, socially,... moreIt is absolutely vital that all countries have a disaster preparedness plan for potential pandemics. We have seen countless times how the lack of a unified plan hurts countries economically, socially, and politically, let alone physically. There needs to be a list of measures in place to prevent outbreaks, take care of the sick and vulnerable, protect financial institutions, maintain public calm, and protect international relations.  Less

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