We don’t know how this virus began, but we know how we can learn from our response

Authors

Erika Simpson, University of Western Ontario (Western University)Follow

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

4-8-2020

Journal

Hill Times

Abstract

The article examines the proliferation of conspiracy theories linking the COVID-19 pandemic to a laboratory release in China and discusses the credibility of these claims based on expert opinions and factual analysis. It highlights the international scrutiny and calls for strengthened adherence to the Biological and Toxic Weapons Convention (BWC) to improve global cooperation and transparency in disease reporting. Emphasizing the need for rapid and transparent information sharing across borders, the piece advocates for enhanced international governance and preparedness measures to mitigate future biological threats effectively. It underscores the role of organizations like the United Nations and World Health Organization in facilitating cooperative responses and setting global standards for disease containment and response protocols.

Notes

First published in The Hill Times, Canada' foremost foreign and defense policy magazine.