The World Health Organisation (WHO) has extended travel restrictions on Pakistan for 90 days amid outbreak of polio cases.
https://www.youtube.com/embed/hTO3yBac1HMThe extension came during the meeting of the Emergency Committee of the WHO held on November 6 regarding the international spread of poliovirus at WHO headquarters, according to a statement.
The Emergency Committee reviewed the data on wild poliovirus (WPV1) and circulating vaccine derived polioviruses (cVDPV). The Secretariat presented a report of progress for affected IHR States Parties subject to Temporary Recommendations.
The meeting also reviewed the steps being taken by the Pakistani government to control the increasing number of poliovirus cases.
The WHO expressed concerns over the increasing number of polio cases in Pakistan and Afghanistan.
