The World Health Organization (WHO) and the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) have called for the lifting of travel bans as they do not provide added value and continue to contribute to economic and social stress. Over recent days, a growing number of countries around the world have started easing their rules for international arrivals, including the easing of travel bans. In Geneva, the leaders of UNWTO and WHO agreed on the importance of easing or lifting travel bans. “As countries ease travel restrictions, health must remain the key priority. The two UN agencies also stressed the need for clear and consistent rules relating to health and travel.

Source: Ethiopian News February 24, 2022 19:07 UTC