The WHO asked China to make access to data transparent in the face of an increase in cases

The WHO asked China to make access to data transparent in the face of an increase in cases

“WHO called for a constant and real-time exchange of epidemiological data, as well as vaccination data, especially for the vulnerable population and those over 60 years of age,” added.

The meeting took place after the director general of the WHO, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesuscriticized the lack of information provided by the Chinese authorities.

According to the WHO, heads of the Chinese Health Commission, with functions similar to those of a ministry, provided them with data on the strategy to control and stop the spread of the virus and encourage vaccination in the country.

The UN agency “recalled the importance of vaccination and immunizers that protect the vulnerable population from severe forms and death.” He also “called on China to strengthen control of the sequencing of the virus.”

The meeting took place the same day that France, UK, Spain, Israel Y South Korea announced that they will require a covid-19 test, with a negative result, to all travelers from China. These countries fear that the wide circulation of the virus in the Asian giant will favor the appearance of new variants.

Source: Ambito

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