Lessons Learnt From the COVID-19 Pandemic

• DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2021.694705
• Publication Date: 2021-08-02T06:42:06Z
• Authors: Nils Chr. Stenseth; Guha Dharmarajan; Ruiyun Li; Zheng-Li Shi; Ruifu Yang; George F. Gao
• Keywords: Time line; Pandemic; 2019-20 coronavirus outbreak

The COVID-19 pandemic, caused by the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, has been characterized unprecedented rates of spatio-temporal spread. Here, we summarize main events in pandemic's timeline and evaluate what learnt public health community. We also discuss implications for future policy and, specifically, practice epidemic control. critically analyze this ongoing contrast it with 2002–2003 SARS outbreak. identify specific areas (e.g., pathogen identification initial reporting) wherein international community valuable lessons from However, key where failed leading to exponential spread pandemic. outline a clear agenda improved pandemic control future.