Planning for pandemic

The World

The World Health Organization says every effort is now needed to contain COVID-19.  Some nations have well-developed plans for dealing with the outbreak of a new virus.  So, what are the goals? How much can they help? Host Marco Werman speaks with Jane Halton, former health secretary of Australia, and a past chair of WHO’s executive board. 

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