Covid-19 warning from WHO: Those over 60 and not fully vaccinated should postpone their travel

 The World Health Organization (WHO) has called for people of advanced age (over 60 years old) and not fully vaccinated, who are more vulnerable to Covid-19, to postpone their trips.

On the other hand, the WHO reported that travel restrictions for countries where the Omicron variant of the coronavirus originated are not the solution to prevent the global spread of the virus.

In a statement, the organization made recommendations to the international community regarding the Omicron variant.

It was emphasized that the Republic of South Africa and Botswana, where the variant first appeared, have successfully fought by quickly identifying and reporting Omicron cases in accordance with the International Health Charter, noting that the latest developments have been closely monitored by the WHO Secretariat.

In a statement, the countries applying travel restrictions to the relevant countries due to the new variant said, "The countries applying travel restrictions should take these measures with an evidence-based and risk-based approach." his recommendation was made.

Full travel bans are not the solution

"Full travel bans on the decision of some countries to completely stop flights from the countries from which the variant originated will not prevent the international spread of the variant, but will be burdensome for people's daily lives and livelihoods, as well as negatively affect the global fight against the epidemic." it has been warned.

As long as the epidemic continues, it has been reported that vital international travel such as humanitarian aid, cargo transportation, main product supply and humanitarian aid should continue.

In order to prevent the spread of the Omicron variant, recommendations were made to all countries to "develop tracking and sequencing systems", "submit completed genome sequences for the virus to easily accessible databases", "report case and outbreak clusters for variants to the WHO".

Information was shared that people who will travel internationally should be vigilant and cautious against Covid-19 symptoms.