The Next Plague Is Coming. Is America Ready? - The Atlantic

[Melanie]

The Next Plague Is Coming. Is America Ready?

The epidemics of the early 21st century revealed a world unprepared, even as the risks continue to multiply. Much worse is coming.

 

[Esther12]

Reckon I'll just keep my fingers crossed on that one tbh.

 

[duncan]

Too late.

 

[Ron]

"Researchers estimate that birds and mammals harbor anywhere from 631,000 to 827,000 unknown viruses that could potentially leap into humans."

 

[Sly Saint]

Texas children poisoned after RFK Jr touts vitamin A as measles treatment

 

[Jonathan Edwards]

So they were right in 2018. The next plague did come and the one after that will be here soon - and the next.

I would dispute the numbers for viruses, though. Surely it should be between 645,000 and 922,436 unknown viruses? Precise descriptions of things you know nothing about are so important.