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Is the US prepared to deal with another pandemic or widespread health crisis?
Short answer: More prepared than in 2019—but not “ready enough.” The U.S. has built stronger detection, coordination, and medical-countermeasure systems since COVID-19, yet persistent gaps in testing, workforce, supply chains, funding stability, and public trust could slow or fragment the next response.
What’s stronger now
- Faster detection and analytics: CDC’s Center for Forecasting and Outbrea