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"The PHEIC emergency provision is the highest level of alarm the WHO can sound and has only been used four times previously." "the risk of the disease spreadin
by singularity2001 7y ago
"The PHEIC emergency provision is the highest level of alarm the WHO can sound and has only been used four times previously."
"the risk of the disease spreading outside the region was not high. there should be no restrictions on travel or trade"
They should re-gauge their alarm levels.
- merpnderp 7y agoHow do they couple "This area desperately needs help" in the same category with "Close your borders, close your windows, lock your doors, and stay away from people until this is over." Or is it that the issue in the Congo should trigger the exact same types of government alerts, since it could easily progress? That just because it hasn't spread around the world, is easily could if people let their guard down?
- nathannecro 7y agoFrom the article directly: Could the disease spread further? The WHO says the risk to neighbouring countries is "very high".
- blunte 7y agoYeah, I don't get it either. If this is a really high alert, and spread risk is high, wouldn't that be exactly the time you would restrict travel?