Re:Iran lawmaker says 50 dead from coronavirus in city of Qom
by thinkingemote on Monday February 24, 2020 @10:04AM
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Travel bans were also advised against for another reason: People will always break the travel ban, and they will actively avoid law enforcement especially when they get sick, meaning that infections will spread worse and be harder to control than if you let people in but keep a track of them. Restrict and monitor is better than a ban.
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Re:Iran lawmaker says 50 dead from coronavirus in city of Qom
by hurricanetc on Monday February 24, 2020 @10:51AM
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Itβs pretty difficult to cross the ocean by yourself. The only way for this virus to have infected Japan or the US is via plane or boat. Both could have been prevented.
What will be more damaging to Japans economy? Banning travel to and from China or dealing with widespread panic, disease, and death?
You restrict and monitor if the bans fail. Which is the only thing we can do now because the incompetent WHO blasted any country or person who suggested travel bans would help.