“COVID-19 should be a wake-up call that petty recriminations, ideological rivalries and short-sighted political ambitions must be set aside. The countries of the world must encourage China and the United States to raise their sights to the greater challenge and help conduct the investigation we need to avert future disaster. It is urgent, because the next pandemic may already be incubating somewhere in the world at this very moment.” Co-authored by PRAXIS Australia Ltd Directors, Paul Komesaroff and Ian Kerridge.