The United Nations Health Committee said in a statement that the World Health Organization stands with African countries and urges that borders be left open.
The World Health Organization has warned that “it is necessary to support countries that deal with their data in a transparent manner, as this is the only way to ensure that we get important data in a timely manner.”
According to the South African authority reporting the emergence of the omicron variant, the ban on flights, which has an impact on the economy and tourism,
It could deter countries in the future from reporting the discovery of newer variants for fear of sanctions.
A number of countries, especially in Europe, have suspended flights from South Africa. On Friday, the United States, Saudi Arabia and the UAE closed their borders to those coming from this part of Africa.
The new variant of SARS-CoV-2, called omicron, which was first reported by the South African Republic on November 24, has been of concern by the World Health Organization, saying it could spread faster than other variants and there is an increased risk of recurrence. Infection with the new coronavirus compared to its variants.
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