"Ma''am, there''s an outbreak across the world."


    "What do you suggest, Doctor?"


    "Stop all international flights. Immediately, isolate anyone that''s sick. Use AI and data science to analyze genome to trace mutations to their point of origin."


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    "Anything else? We cannot have this epidemic spread to us."


    "Yes, ma''am. We should implement mandatory social distancing and quarantine for detected areas. And ..."


    "Yes, and?"


    "We have a prototype electronic tagging system. For these situations, without a vaccine, extreme tracking measures might be necessary."


    "Doctor, I trust your expertise. Seek international cooperation, but foremost we must protect our people."


    "Yes, Madam President."