Swine Flu
WHO Sees No Rationale for Travel Restrictions
Published in TB and Outbreaks Week, May 19th, 2009
The World Health Organization is not recommending travel restrictions related to the outbreak of the influenza A(H1N1) virus. As of May 1, 2009, international travel moves rapidly, with large numbers of individuals visiting various parts of the world. Limiting travel and imposing travel restrictions would have very little effect on stopping the virus from spreading, but would be highly disruptive to the global community.
Influenza A(H1N1) has already been confirmed in many parts of the world. The focus now is on minimizing the impact of the virus through the rapid identification of cases and providing patients with appropriate medical care, rather than on stopping its...
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