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Visualising SARS-CoV-2 transmission routes and mitigations

A new Infographic helps people decide what to do in everyday situations to protect themselves, and others, from covid-19

Opinion∙The eyes have it: getting the gist of covid-19 transmission∙Read our latest coverage of the covid-19 pandemic

Covid-19 preparedness and response

Covid-19 put every country and the global health system to the test. Responses came in the context of diverse and complex political and social systems. What were the factors that led to success, or failure?

Dec 2

Covid-19 preparedness and response

Dec 2

China’s response to covid-19

What can the world learn from China’s response to SARS-CoV-2? This collection of articles sheds light on China’s pandemic experience and draws out lessons for the rest of the world

Dec 2

China’s response to covid-19

What can the world learn from China’s response to SARS-CoV-2? This collection of articles sheds light on China’s pandemic experience and draws out lessons for the rest of the world

Dec 2

Options for a Global Pandemic Treaty

Covid-19 has affected each and every one of us. We must seize the opportunity to get global preparedness and response in order. Read this new collection on options for a Global Pandemic Treaty

Nov 30

Options for a Global Pandemic Treaty

Covid-19 has affected each and every one of us. We must seize the opportunity to get global preparedness and response in order. Read this new collection on options for a Global Pandemic Treaty

Nov 30

Can you do what I’m asking you to do?

opinion | Dec 3

Covid-19: Antibody boost after third dose varies greatly by vaccine, study finds

news | Dec 3

Covid-19: South Africa’s surge in cases deepens alarm over omicron variant

news | Dec 3

Covid-19: “Deficient” risk assessment system left UK exposed, says Lords report

news | Dec 3

Covid-19: Build on success of vaccination programme in reaching ethnic minority groups, report recommends

news | Dec 3

Show jumper wins case against mother’s GP for “wrongful conception” that resulted in her disability

news | Dec 3

The BMJ appeal 2021-22: MSF is working to ensure the people of Afghanistan have access to healthcare

feature | Dec 1

Latest articles

The factors in favour of starting negotiations on a pandemics treaty are similar to those that triggered the successful negotiation of key environmental agreements, Katharina Kummer Peiry reports

analysis

Nov 26

The world must act now to be prepared for future health emergencies

Thirty three ministers of health from around the world call for a new global agreement on pandemic preparedness and response

opinion

Nov 23

What is the missing ingredient in global pandemic preparedness and response?

opinion | Nov 28

Can geopolitics derail the pandemic treaty?

analysis | Nov 26

Unless we address the inequity in global health, the world will not be prepared for the next pandemic

opinion | Nov 19

Creating a new global treaty to minimise future pandemic risks

opinion | Nov 12

Covid-19 preparedness and response: implications for future pandemics

Ending this pandemic and securing the future

Pandemics are not ended by a magic bullet, but by a combination of essential measures. The world cannot afford to wait another six months to begin delivering on vital reforms which could make covid-19 the world’s last pandemic

editorial

Nov 29

Strengthening the basics: public health responses to prevent the next pandemic

Victoria Haldane and colleagues argue that to make covid-19 the last pandemic, public health responses to outbreaks must be strengthened, starting with their most basic functions

analysis

Nov 29

National responses to covid-19: drivers, complexities, and uncertainties in the first year of the pandemic

analysis | Nov 29

Vaccines, therapeutics, and diagnostics for covid-19: redesigning systems to improve pandemic response

analysis | Nov 29

Investing in trust and community resilience: lessons from the early months of the first digital pandemic

analysis | Nov 29

Assessing the role of qualitative factors in pandemic responses

analysis | Nov 29