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Editorial
. 2020 Oct;12(10):5254-5258.
doi: 10.21037/jtd.2020.04.52.

Advancements and lingering challenges in addressing public health disasters

Phillip M Singer  1
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Editorial

Advancements and lingering challenges in addressing public health disasters

Phillip M Singer. J Thorac Dis. 2020 Oct.
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Conflicts of Interest: The author has completed the ICMJE uniform disclosure form (available at http://dx.doi.org/10.21037/jtd.2020.04.52). The author has no conflicts of interest to declare.

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Variation in state limits on gatherings in the United States as of March 25, 2020.
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United Nations (UN) and World Health Organization (WHO) expenditures over time.
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