The ongoing crises in China illustrate that the assessment of epidemics in isolation is no longer sufficient

The need to understand the current public health emergency due to COVID-19 and its context is well noted in Novel coronavirus 2019 (3 February). However, the interplay of simultaneous COVID- 19, African swine fever, and avian influenza emergencies on global health and industries is constantly evolving and difficult to predict, and therefore warrants further scrutiny. Despite the unprecedented efforts to limit the current spread of COVID-19 by national governments and international stakeholders, the situation remains uncertain and critical, calling for a long-term cooperative effort on a global scale.