LETTER: Travel curbs have been proved to work
Such restrictions have been used throughout history with great success in emergency situations
17 March 2020 - 19:10
The decision by President Cyril Ramaphosa to impose travel restrictions on foreigners from infected countries, ban mass gatherings and close schools should be welcomed and supported by all. It is to be hoped that this includes a crackdown on undocumented migrants.
Such travel restrictions have been used throughout history with great success in emergency situations. Chinese President Xi Jinping has imposed such restrictions, also internally, with great success. They will remain in place until the emergency is resolved, which is dependent on strict application...
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