The world’s rapid response to coronavirus threat shows technology’s increasing role in preventing infectious disease outbreaks

Just two weeks after China alerted the world to a mystery new virus, it had been sequenced and identified, with potential vaccines being developed worldwide

As technology advances, expect viral outbreaks to be dealt with even more efficiently, with biosensors, telemedicine consultations and more

Jason Arora

Published: 3:00am, 7 Feb, 2020

Updated: 4:05am, 7 Feb, 2020

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Dr Jason Arora, a globally recognised health systems innovation leader, holds a master’s degree in public health from Harvard University and degrees in medicine and medical sciences from the University of Oxford.

The world’s rapid response to coronavirus threat shows technology’s increasing role in preventing infectious disease outbreaks

Just two weeks after China alerted the world to a mystery new virus, it had been sequenced and identified, with potential vaccines being developed worldwide As technology advances, expect viral outbreaks to be dealt with even more efficiently, with biosensors, telemedicine consultations and more

Just two weeks after China alerted the world to a mystery new virus, it had been sequenced and identified, with potential vaccines being developed worldwide

As technology advances, expect viral outbreaks to be dealt with even more efficiently, with biosensors, telemedicine consultations and more