WHO Director-General re-states pandemic flu advice

The WHO Emergency Committee has held its fifth meeting, via e-mail, concluding on 23 September 2009.

The Committee considered a proposal from the WHO Director-General regarding the continuation of three temporary recommendations issued under the IHR with respect to the on-going public health emergency of international concern. There was a consensus on continuing the three temporary recommendations proposed by the Director-General.

Having considered the views of the Emergency Committee, and the ongoing pandemic situation, the Director-General determined it was appropriate to continue these temporary recommendations, namely:

* Countries should not close borders or restrict international traffic and trade;
* Intensify surveillance of unusual flu-like illness & severe pneumonia; and
* If ill, it is prudent to delay international travel - if ill after travel seek care.

•Date: 25th Sept 2009• Region: World •Type: Article •Topic: Pandemic planning
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