Coronavirus infection is spreading rapidly worldwide. Due to the complete collapse of the economy of a country like India, the ban is being gradually relaxed. But in the meantime, the WHO has once again issued a warning saying that to open an economy-society without controlling the virus means inviting tragedy. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus admitted that many people are tired of restrictions and want to return to normalcy after 8 months. He added that the WHO fully supports the reopening of the economy and society and wants children to go to school and people to their offices, but we want it to be done safely.
We are 8 months into the #COVID19 pandemic & we understand that people are tired & yearn to get on with their lives, but no country can just pretend the pandemic is over. This virus spreads easily, & we all must remain serious about suppressing its transmission & saving lives. pic.twitter.com/1d2jR5FfvE
— Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus (@DrTedros) August 31, 2020
The WHO once again warned that no country can directly say that the epidemic is over now. The truth is that this virus spreads easily. Opening the economy and society without overcoming the virus can lead to tragedy. Director-General Ghebreyesus stressed that countries that want to remove the restrictions will have to be serious about suppressing the spread of infection and saving lives.
WHO has also given some suggestions to keep infection in control. Such as a ban on public events or places like stadiums, nightclubs, places of worship and other crowded places to keep infection in control apart from measures to protect those who are at the highest risk of infection.
