The imposition of covid tests on travelers from China in an increasing number of countries it is an “impulsive” and “ineffective” response, IATA, the main representative of the world’s airlines, said on Wednesday.
“Several countries introduce covid-19 tests and other measures for travelers from China, even if the virus already circulates widely within their borders. It is extremely disappointing to see the impulsive reinstatement of measures that have proven ineffective over the past three years”, estimated Willie Walsh, general director of IATA (International Air Transport Association), quoted in a statement.
China considered on Tuesday “unacceptable” that a dozen countries imposed these measures, including United States, Australia, Italy and Francealleging that they have no “scientific basis”.
According to IATA, studies have shown that “obstructing travelers did not change anything at the peak of the spread of infections.” “At best, the restrictions have pushed that peak back a few days,” she added.
Three years after the start of the pandemic, the aviation sector has, according to the organization, the “tools needed” to tackle the virus “without resorting to ineffective measures that disrupt international travel, hurt economies and destroy jobs.”
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World air traffic had to reach 70.6% of its 2019 level in 2022, but it stood at 44.3% in the Asia-Pacific region, mainly due to the zero covid policy imposed in China, IATA estimated in early December. (YO)
Source: Eluniverso
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