Zeynep's Early Insights on the Pandemic

The urgency of understanding the pandemic led Zeynep Tofeche to contribute to Scientific American, highlighting her keen perception of the situation as it unfolded. Early in the pandemic, she recognized critical signs based on China's drastic shutdown of Wuhan, which indicated a pressing threat that the rest of the world was slow to acknowledge. Zeynep's previous experience with epidemic preparedness made her aware of the need for immediate action as cases spread globally. By connecting the dots between government actions and the growing threat of COVID-19, she paved the way for public awareness and preparedness.