The pros and cons of entry restrictions: are entry restrictions really effective in preventing the spread of SARS-CoV-2?

Autor: Donghwi Park, Mathieu Boudier-Revéret, Min Cheol Chang
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2022
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Zdroj: Journal of Yeungnam Medical Science, Vol 39, Iss 4, Pp 344-346 (2022)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 2799-8010
DOI: 10.12701/yujm.2021.01599
Popis: Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) has rapidly spread worldwide, leading the World Health Organization to declare coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) a pandemic. To curb the unchecked spread of SARS-CoV-2 infection, most countries have enforced travel restrictions. However, it is debatable whether such restrictions are effective in containing infections and preventing pandemics. Rather, they may negatively impact economies and diplomatic relationships. Each government should conduct an extensive and appropriate analysis of its national economy, diplomatic status, and COVID-19 preparedness to decide whether it is best to restrict entering travelers. Even if travelers from other countries are allowed entry, extensive contact tracing is required to prevent the spread of COVID-19. In addition, governments can implement “travel bubbles,” which allow the quarantine-free flow of people among countries with relatively low levels of community transmission. An accurate evaluation of the benefits and losses due to entry restrictions during the COVID-19 pandemic would be helpful in determining whether entry restrictions are an effective measure to reduce the spread of infection in future pandemics.
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