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   People over 60 should put their travel plans on hold to avoid exposure to the   
   risks posed by the omikron variant of the coronavirus, the World Health   
   Organization (WHO) says. It does repeat that general travel bans are not   
   useful to stop the pread of the virus, whether mutated or not.   
       
   The WHO has identified omikron as worrisome and high-risk. After its discovery   
   in South Africa last week, the variant has surfaced all over the world. So   
   far, 56 countries have taken travel measures in an attempt to slow down   
   omikron imports.   
       
   Following the example of virologists and other scientists, the WHO states that   
   the variant will certainly lead to more infections in Europe and elsewhere.   
   People with conditions that put them at great risk of a corona infection such   
   as heart disease, cancer and diabetes and people over 60 are therefore well   
   advised not to travel for the time being, according to the World Health   
   Organization pending more clarity about the consequences and the danger of the   
   new variant.   
       
   The WHO advises governments to look closely at the screening, testing and   
   isolation of air passengers. When taking action, be "calm, coordinated and   
   coherent", is the advice.   
      
   --- DB4 - Nov 27 2021   
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