WHO warns against lifting of restrictions

The World Health Organisation (WHO) warned that any premature lifting of restrictions imposed to control the Covid-19 pandemic could lead to a fatal resurgence of the novel coronavirus.

"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," WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said.