It's certainly traveling that so many people and countries have been affected so quickly now that the virus has a foothold in so many countries, the threat of a pandemic has become very really.

But it would be the first pandemic in history that could be controlled.

The bottom line is we're not at the mercy off the virus.

The great advantage we have is that the decisions we all make as governments, businesses, communities, families and individuals can influence the tragic Terry off this epidemic.

We need to remember that with decisive early action, we can slow down the virus and prevent infections among those who are infected, most will recover.

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