The head of the WHO declared against travel restrictions related to coronavirus

The head of the World Health Organization, Tedros Adhanom, said that there was no need for measures that “unnecessarily impeded international travel and trade” in trying to stop the spread of the coronavirus that killed 420 people in China.

“We call on all countries to implement evidence-based decisions”, said Tedros Adhanom to the WHO Executive Board, reiterating his message last week when he announced the global emergency.

China is facing increasing international isolation due to restrictions on flights to and from the country. There are already more than 20,000 confirmed cases of infected persons in the Celestial Empire, as well as over 420 deaths. In 23 countries outside China, 151 were infected and 1 death in the Philippine.

Referring to the spread of the virus abroad, he said it was “minimal and slow” while warning that the situation could worsen.

The Chinese delegate also criticizes measures by “some countries” that impede the access of people holding passports issued in Hubei province by refusing visas and canceling flights.

“All these measures are seriously against the recommendations of the WHO,” said Li Sun, who is China’s ambassador for disarmament at the UN.

The US Ambassador at World Health Organization, Andrew Bremberg, said the spread of the infection in dozens of countries requires increased attention.

“We express our support, prayers, sympathy, and appreciation for the people of China and especially for the medics who protect not only their communities but the world as well”, said Andrew Bremberg. “Every day, we learn more about the virus and implement appropriate public health measures in accordance with WHO recommendations. Our goal is to minimize the spread based on the best available evidence. The United States is committed to working with all partners to tackle this contagion”, added he.