CLEAN : Draconian travel curbs needed to halt spread of virus: scientists

The video discusses the emergence of secondary cases from an index infection and the rapid growth of an epidemic. It emphasizes the need for containment and the implementation of draconian measures to limit population mobility. The speaker highlights the importance of being prepared for the epidemic to potentially become global, urging precautionary actions sooner rather than later.

What measures are suggested to contain the outbreak?

How is the current epidemic described in terms of its growth?

What does the term 'draconian measures' refer to in the context of the epidemic?

What is the significance of taking action sooner rather than later?

What does the speaker imply about the potential for this epidemic to become global?