The founder of Microsoft and Philanthrop Bill Gates said that the world should prepare not only to new pandemics, but also to possible terrorist attacks with the use of biological weapons, which, in his opinion, may be even more dangerous than the spread of coronavirus. About this Gates said in an interview with the British public organization Policy Exchange, excerpts from which brings BBC.
Gates believes that to counter new threats it is necessary to spend billions of dollars for research in the field of epidemiological safety and the development of specific mechanisms for combating infectious diseases. He called WHO to create a special workshop to observe the epidemiological situation. According to Gates, this structure can also prepare for possible attacks of bioterrorists, working out the scenarios of the elimination of their consequences.
The importance of preventing the threat of terrorist attacks with the use of biological weapons Gates explains as follows: “What if bioterrorists bring an ISPU at 10 airports? We know how peace can answer this? There are natural emerging epidemics and epidemics caused by bioterrorism. The latter may even be Worse than that we are experiencing now. “
However, according to Gates, the huge costs needed to combat future pandemices can bring humanity and other results, such as the deliverance of influenza and colds. Businessman and philanthropist, which is now ranked fourth in the list of richest people in the world, predicted the emergence of the most important medical innovations