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by asah 36 days ago
seems like an abuse of the word "global"
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> seems like an abuse of the word "global"

The WHO language is "a public health emergency of international concern," but not "a pandemic emergency."

No, if it makes to a busy long distance travel hub, there is ample cause for global. Everywhere should contribute to containing this, out of pure self-interest if nothing else.