The world is no better prepared for a new pandemic than it was when coronavirus emerged in 2019 and may actually be in a worse place given the economic toll, according to a panel set up by the World Health Organization (WHO) to evaluate the global response.

A lack of progress on reforms such as international health regulations means the world is as vulnerable as ever, the Independent Panel for Pandemic Preparedness and Response said in its report.

Commentator Andrew Allison reacts to the WHO pandemic pact which would allow them to force governments to impose lockdowns.

"When it comes to democracy, it should be an elected government."

"Do we want the WHO dictating to us?"

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