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Experts call for global genetic warning system to combat the next pandemic and antimicrobial resistance - EurekAlert


<p>During the Covid-19 pandemic, genomic surveillance tracked the spread and evolution of the virus in real-time, enabling the rapid development of public health strategies, vaccines, and treatments. As avian influenza threatens to jump to humans, scientists recommend implementing genomic surveillance globally to protect against future infectious diseases and antimicrobial resistance. These efforts should use the latest sequencing technologies, span human, animal, and environmental health in a &lsquo;One Health&rsquo; approach, and include all regions equitably.&nbsp;</p>

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