MYTHS AND MYSTERIES ABOUT COVID-19: LESSONS FOR PAKISTAN
Keywords:
Corona virus, COVID-19, BioweaponAbstract
The COVID-19 pandemic is an ongoing global pandemic. Although experts first identified coronaviruses in the mid-1900s, they have likely been circulating in human populations for thousands of years. The major countries have been accused by each other of spreading this virus in the world intentionally or by accident. Some studies reported that this virus has a potential to become a bioweapon. Professor Sachs said that origin of COVID-19 should be looked into. Sir Jeremy Farrar suspected that the virus was man-made. During this debate, origin of COVID-19 remains a mystery. The Sane Advice by World Health Organization is that countries need a public health system that can respond to the deliberate release of chemical and biological agents. Present day war is fought on many fronts. So, all sections of society should be vigilant and respond effectively when need arises.
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