💨 Abstract

In a simulation exercise by the World Health Organization (WHO), 15 countries tested their pandemic preparedness using a fictional virus named 'mammothpox'. The virus, similar to Mpox or smallpox, was introduced through a well-preserved mammoth specimen from thawing permafrost. The exercise aimed to assess information sharing and response strategies, highlighting the potential risks of diseases revived from melting ice.

Courtesy: metro.co.uk

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