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We could prevent this by actually have universal healthcare, better funding to CDC, and better sick leave.

Yes, unfortunately, it have to be political. There is no escaping it, when it comes to healthcare.

It is much more urgent when country keeps on creating new viruses and we become more globally connected.

Better sick leave and CDC funding would not do anything to alleviate volatility in the repurchase operations markets.

This is providing loans to banks so they can more easily capitalize themselves during this period of severe volatility. It is the specific purpose of the reserve banking system. It's not about stopping the virus.

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