Staying prepared for future pandemics ‘absolutely vital’ – scientist

Professor Mark Woolhouse said it is important to keep the memory of the pandemic alive (Andrew Milligan/PA) - (PA Archive)

It is absolutely vital that scientists and governments keep preparations “alive and well” in case of any future pandemic, an epidemiologist has said.

Professor Mark Woolhouse said it is important to keep the memory of the last pandemic alive to ensure readiness for what might happen in the future.