Of course. And agree they had experience regarding SARS. Why then did we not learn from it? My comments the mm messageboard wont influence Gov policy, but I did say it early on.
The border between HK and China was shut early. Travellers in to HK were quarantined for 14 days from the start. The country went into lockdown early. They were advised to wear masks (and still are). Temperature is checked at borders and on entry to hotels, factories and offices. All stuff we dismissed as irrelevant.
There was lots to learn from China too (like testing, and shutting down regions to contain the spread). But the Chinese were dismissed as disgusting lying con artists - while we were following world class science.
Slate the Chinese government? Do you mean that I pointed out that the initial response of government officials in Wuhan was to try to silence doctors who were trying to share information about the new illness?
Why does me posting about that trouble you so much? Are you a fan of repressive governments that appear to care more about their reputation than public health?
Weird.
UK leads way as nations endorse landmark pledge to make coronavirus vaccines and treatments available to all
Countries from around the world today joined the UK in pledging to give everyone equal access to new coronavirus vaccines and treatments around the world.
Countries from around the world today (Friday, 24 April) joined the UK in pledging to give everyone equal access to new coronavirus vaccines and treatments around the world. The move is aimed at boosting global supply of the vaccine, once one is approved for use, to help prevent a second wave of the pandemic.
The UK is one of the biggest supporters of the global effort to find a coronavirus vaccine, providing £250 million to international research on the disease to the Centre for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations. It is also one of the biggest supporters of the WHO and Gavi, the Global Vaccine Alliance, which distributes vaccines in the poorest countries.
UK scientists at Oxford and Imperial College London Universities are also leading efforts to develop a working vaccine. Human trials started this week in Oxford, and the government has given £42.5 million in funding to support clinical trials at both institutions.
The UK confirmed today that it will co-host a Coronavirus Global Response Summit on 4 May, aiming to raise £7 billion to develop vaccines, treatments and tests to help end the coronavirus pandemic.