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WHO warns against blanket travel bans over Omicron variant

Md. Shakil Sarder

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Countries should apply "an evidence-informed and risk-based approach", with any travel measures related to the Omicron variant of the coronavirus, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Tuesday.

The WHO said that people over 60 years of age should be advised to postpone travel as they are at higher risk of disease and death. First reported in southern Africa a week ago, the variant has brought global alarm, led to travel bans, and sparse inoculation in the developing world. US infectious disease expert Dr. Anthony Fauci said, it was difficult to know whether the COVID-19 Omicron variant will lead to severe disease.

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