WHO gives a distress signal; Says lifting restrictions too quickly could lead to a deadly resurgence

Geneva, April 11: "Lifting restrictions too quickly could lead to a deadly resurgence," warned the World Health Organisation chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus to the countries on Friday. He also added that it is working with affected countries on strategies for the gradual and safe easing of restrictions.

 

WHO chief said that while some states were considering ways to ease the restrictions which have placed around half of humanity under lockdown, however, doing so too quickly could be dangerous.

 

"I know that some countries are already planning the transition out of stay-at-home restrictions. WHO wants to see restrictions lifted as much as anyone. At the same time, lifting restrictions too quickly could lead to a deadly resurgence. The way down can be as dangerous as the way up if not managed properly. WHO is working with affected countries on strategies for gradually and safely easing restrictions," he told in a virtual press conference.