Preventive measures are required to prevent pandemics including measures to reduce causes of new infectious diseases and to prevent outbreaks and epidemics from becoming pandemics. An important way to prevent pandemics is to invest in research; i.e., by identifying new pathogens. Some scientists are screening blood samples from wildlife for new viruses. Pathogen detection mechanisms may allow the construction of an early warning system to identify common features and develop countermeasures and vaccines against a whole categories of viruses. An essential measure is to develop quick testing and strategies for the prevention, early recognition and control of infectious diseases. Ensuring the biosafety level of laboratories may also be an important component of pandemic prevention. Strategies to contain chains of transmission may include:
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- establish preventive countermeasures;
- create concrete recommendations for actions by airport operators and airline companies;
- develop technology to screen people at airport security points, thermometers and medical guidance apps to plot and map unusual fever levels.
In addition, accelerating the creation of new vaccines, drugs and diagnostic tools for global health.
