We should make the most of global forums that can help achieve consensus on research priorities and trial protocols so that promising vaccine and antiviral candidates can move quickly through this process. We need to build a system that can develop safe and effective vaccines and anti-virals, get them approved, and deliver billions of doses within a few months of the discovery of a fast-moving pathogen. Climate change is one of the toughest
challenges the world has ever taken on. But
I believe we can avoid a climate catastrophe if we take steps now to reduce emissions and find ways to adapt to a warmer world. In any crisis, leaders have two equally important responsibilities: solve the immediate problem and keep it from happening again. Extreme physical distancing measures will make a big difference in the U.S., but we need a consistent nationwide approach. Вy helping countries in Africa and South Asia get ready now, we can save lives and also slow the global circulation of the virus. COVID-19 could be a once-in-a-century pandemic, but the good news is that there are steps we can take now to slow its impact and help us respond more effectively when the next epidemic arrives. Humankind has never had a more urgent task than creating broad immunity for coronavirus.