Jeremy Farrar: ‘Viruses know no borders. Until every country is protected, we are all at risk’

There is no future in narrow nationalism. The only way out of this crisis is by working together

Time to reset: more brilliant ideas to remake the world

Make no mistake, we are still only at the start of the Covid-19 pandemic. My hope is that the world is now finally waking up, and will do all that is needed to bring the crisis to an end, and be better prepared for inevitable future outbreaks.

For many years, scientists have warned of the likelihood of a rapidly spreading new virus, crossing from animals to humans - and the urgent need for governments to prepare. Unfortunately, the world ignored these warnings. In a matter of months, this virus has disrupted every aspect of life, in every part of the world. The IMF predicts this will cost the global economy $12tn. Complacency is no longer an option.