Where this storyline stands
Economic inequality is the clearest way to predict how countries will fare during a pandemic, a high-profile panel said Wednesday, calling for a rethink of how governments prepare for the next global health crisis.
Complete chronological journey
Every chapter below is ordered by its exact event time, from the earliest connected report to the newest development.
- 01How it started01 — How it started
Inequality predicts pandemic outcomes better than technical readiness, study finds
What happened
Economic inequality is the clearest way to predict how countries will fare during a pandemic, a high-profile panel said Wednesday, calling for a rethink of how governments prepare for the next global health crisis. Inequality predicts pandemic outcomes better than technical readiness, study finds
Why it matters
The development may affect how technology is built, regulated or used. The practical impact depends on technical details, availability and independent evaluation.