WHO Criticizes Travel Bans On Southern African Countries

The video discusses the global concern over a new COVID variant, Omicron, leading to travel bans by countries like Japan, Israel, the US, and EU nations. Governors in the US are urging vigilance and vaccination, with New York declaring a state of emergency. The variant is likely already in the US, and differing regulations may affect its spread. High and low vaccination rate areas mixing could lead to localized outbreaks.

Which countries have implemented travel bans due to the new COVID variant?

• Australia and New Zealand

• India and China

• Brazil and Argentina

• Japan and Israel

What action did New York Governor Kathy Hochul take in response to the new variant?

• Declared a state of emergency

• Banned public gatherings

• Imposed a curfew

• Closed all schools

What is the general advice given by many governors regarding the new variant?

• Stay calm and get vaccinated

• Travel as much as possible

• Avoid all public places

• Ignore the news about the variant

What concern is raised about differing regulations across states?

• They will have no impact on the spread

• They will reduce the spread of the variant

• They will improve the economy

• They may lead to increased spread of the variant

What pattern is expected in the spread of the new variant?

• It will only affect rural areas

• It will not spread at all

• It will spread evenly across all regions

• It will first appear in cities with low vaccination rates