What other recommendations did the World Health Organization make during Phase Six of the pandemic?
• No border closure. It would not have been possible to stop the virus at the border, at ports or at airports. There is no evidence that these measures stop the spread of the disease, and they may be very disruptive for international traffic and trade. • No restriction on travel. People who are infected with the virus and are capable of infecting others, may not show symptoms when travelling, so they cannot be identified from others who are not infected. • Greater emphasis on providing care with a decreased emphasis on stopping the spread of the virus. As a pandemic was declared, all governments needed to focus resources on caring for those who become ill.
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