A coronavirus expert has said the fight against a global pandemic is like being 'at war' with the virus. CEO of the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations Dr Richard Hatchett said the virus had the potential to spread to 50% of the population worldwide.
He said: "I think the threat is very significant. "The potential of the virus is demonstrated in china and demonstrated in Italy and Iran. "There were three cases in Italy two weeks ago - yesterday there were over 3,000." Speaking about how China has responded to the outbreak, he said: "It is like they are at war with the virus - all of society is mobilised in the fight against the virus." On the UK's fight to halt the spread, he added: "We have to recognise the virus is here and it
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