Summary
Alongside the United Nations General Assembly this week, a push for the fight against infectious diseases. Most countries signed on, but the U.K. is a holdout. As special correspondent Dr. Alok Patel reports, with governments’ budgets tightening, there is concern that life saving programs might have to be scaled back. You may also choose another story from the newscast by clicking the link below and answering the following questions:
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What students can do: What are the top three lessons we can take from the COVID pandemic to help prepare for similar events in the future? Write a list of your top three lessons and then compare as a class. Once the classroom has discussed the lists, read the following article. Does it make you want to change your list in any way?Coronavirus could erode global fight against other diseases
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