WHO says it’s wrong to impose travel ban in China amid coronavirus threat

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.WHO already called on countries not to impose travel ban and trade restrictions over coronavirus, citing that this may only increase the 'fear and stigma' within the international community

The World Health Organization said that it is wrong to impose a blanket travel ban to and from China amid the outbreak of 2019 novel coronavirus., where the virus originated.

“We encourage all countries to make their decisions based on evidence, not just a blanket coverage. Because even in China, there are provinces with very few cases,” said WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus in a press briefing at Geneva, Switzerland. The WHO already called on countries not to impose travel ban and trade restrictions over coronavirus, citing that this may only increase theGhebreyesus noted that a large portion of 2019-nCoV cases are only in the Hubei province, the epicenter of the virus.

“Considering China, as if the problem is the same in all provinces, could be wrong and it's wrong. For instance, 80% cases in China are from Hubei province. So that blanket approach may not help,” he said.The WHO reported that there are 24, 363 confirmed cases in China and 490 deaths. Outside China, there are 191 cases in more than 25 countries.

“The relatively small number of cases outside China gives us a window of opportunity to prevent this outbreak from becoming a broader global crisis,” said Ghebreyesus.

 

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WHO so, china was wrong in imposing a self lockdown? the rest of the world just followed. and, the world was wrong too? from which other planet did the WHO came from?

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WHO If that's true. WHO is no longer reliable as it doesn't give sound advice anymore

WHO What's wrong with this picture? WHO has no cure, has scarce info about nCoV, have no defined method of treatment, have made no vaccines yet & are still studying this new strain that has so far claimed hundreds of lives & spreading beyond China; says shutting borders is wrong?

WHO Isang malupit na oustwho 😂😂

WHO Who gives a shit! We’re not racist just concerned human beings not wanting to catch it and die! Puro na lng feelings nila iniisip pano yung majority?

WHO Who are u concern for world health? Or world economy? So stupid

WHO SEE, that's why President Duterte did not impose travel ban immediately, coz he was waiting for the WHO regulations however, the yellowshits rode and politicized the issue! OUSTLENI2020 OUSTLENIFOREVER

WHO WHO is a total bullshit

WHO What is 'W' in 'WHO' if it is not concern for the welfare of the world at large.

WHO WHO basically tells us not to use our common sense

WHO Nabili na din ang WHO

WHO WHO should focus on health and vaccine for this virus. Leave politics to the statesmen!

WHO It's Wuhan Health Organization, stupid..

WHO Are these people crazy 😣 human being are at stake... Find the cure ASAP and then tell the world to not panic 😡

WHO What gives, WHO?

WHO Ang gulo nyo kausap

WHO WHO You mean 'fear and stigma' for the rich businessmen?

WHO And WHO wants everyone to have nCoV. Then the containment of those who don't.

WHO Who has been recommending the wrong stuff since day one, including not wearing a mask. Has there been a change in leadership WHO has been very reliable before what happened now?

WHO We have been waiting for sound WHO recommendations. This muddles up the issue.

WHO It’s confusing - China imposed self lockdown to prevent further spread of the virus and the rest of the world doing travel bans and quarantine measures - is the WHO for real ? Am I missing something here ? teddyboylocsin ruffybiazon DrTedros iampinglacson iamkarendavila

WHO Wow!!!ANOTHER THE WHO OF CHINA MAY BE

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