Abstract
Novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19), named a pandemic by the WHO, is the current global health crisis. National and international collaboration are indispensable for combating COVID-19 and other similar potential outbreaks. International efforts to tackle this complex problem have led to remarkable scientific advances. Yet, as a global society, we can and must take additional measures to fight this pandemic. Undoubtedly, our approach toward COVID-19 was not perfect, and testing has not been deployed fast enough to arrest the epidemic early on. It is critical that we revise our approaches to be more prepared for pandemics as a united body by promoting global cooperation and commitment.
MeSH terms
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Antiviral Agents / chemical synthesis
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Antiviral Agents / therapeutic use
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Asia / epidemiology
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Betacoronavirus / drug effects
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Betacoronavirus / pathogenicity*
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COVID-19
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COVID-19 Testing
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COVID-19 Vaccines
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Civil Defense / organization & administration*
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Clinical Laboratory Techniques / standards
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Clinical Laboratory Techniques / statistics & numerical data
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Coronavirus Infections / diagnosis
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Coronavirus Infections / drug therapy
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Coronavirus Infections / epidemiology*
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Coronavirus Infections / prevention & control
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Europe / epidemiology
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Humans
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International Cooperation / legislation & jurisprudence*
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Middle East / epidemiology
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Pandemics* / prevention & control
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Pneumonia, Viral / diagnosis
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Pneumonia, Viral / drug therapy
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Pneumonia, Viral / epidemiology*
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Pneumonia, Viral / prevention & control
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SARS-CoV-2
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Viral Vaccines / biosynthesis
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Viral Vaccines / therapeutic use
Substances
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Antiviral Agents
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COVID-19 Vaccines
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Viral Vaccines