Involved Member & SKLMP Advisor: Prof. John P. GIESY, Prof. Kenneth Mei Yee LEUNG, Prof. Fengchang WU

Director of SKLMP Prof. Leung cooperated with Prof. Wu Fengchang to study the impact of environmental factors on the spread of the COVID-19 virus, and to explore the role of environmental factors in future public health emergency response. Environmental factors play important roles in public health emergency response systems (PHERSs). To improve countries’ capability to respond to public health emergencies associated with viral infections such as the COVID-19 pandemic, a number of environmental factors should be considered before, during, and after the responses to such emergencies. Meanwhile, we should restore the normal life and production of the public based on the “One Health” concept, that views global human and environmental health as inextricably linked. Our recommendations are essential for improving nations’ capability to respond to global public health emergencies.

Reference:

Mu, Y.S., Shao, M.C., Zhong, B.Q., Zhao, Y.Q., Leung, K.M.Y., Giesy, J.P., Ma, J., Wu, F.C. & Zeng, F.G. (2021).
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Wang, X.L., Wu, F.C., Zhao, X.L., Zhang, X., Wang, J.Y., Niu, L., Liang, W.Q., Leung, K.M.Y. & Giesy, J.P. (2021).
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