Opinion: Improve CDC’s quarantine stations to prevent the next pandemic
In today’s interconnected world, people, packages, and animals can circumnavigate the globe in less than a day. This speed of connection makes it easier to visit far-flung family members, conduct overseas business, and seek a better or safer life — but it also allows for the rapid spread of diseases that threaten the health of every community.
Diseases with pandemic potential are becoming increasingly common as humans encroach upon the natural world, putting people in closer contact with animals and environments that can spread illness. The capacity of frontline health organizations to swiftly and efficiently contain illness has not always kept pace with how quickly diseases now spread.
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