Is Britain ready for the next pandemic?
As bird flu and m-pox continue to spread, experts are asking, ‘what’s the plan?’ in the event of a new pandemic. We assess UK preparedness
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As bird flu and m-pox continue to spread, experts are asking, ‘what’s the plan?’ in the event of a new pandemic. We assess UK preparedness
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