[Elvis Ogina,Standard]As international flights resume tomorrow, the global health agency has issued public health considerations meant to guide countries as the battle against Covid-19 rages. The World Health Organisation said some countries are already using digital tools to aid contact tracing efforts. While the WHO admitted that technology cannot replace public health contact tracing, it said it may be considered as an adjunct under specific conditions. According to WHO, for travellers, issues of compatibility and data sharing between countries need to be considered, should international contact tracing be warranted. "Timely and accurate communication on changes in international travel should target the general public, travellers, operators of the transport sector, health authorities and operators in other relevant sectors."

Source: Standard Digital July 31, 2020 11:26 UTC