The need for a coordinated international pandemic response.

Abstract:

:The COVID-19 pandemic has drawn attention to the international agreement governing responses to public health emergencies, with some experts calling for its revision. Lynn Eaton and Gary Humphreys report.

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doi

10.2471/BLT.20.020620

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Has Abstract

pub_date

2020-06-01 00:00:00

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378-379

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6

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0042-9686

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1564-0604

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BLT.20.020620

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98

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