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WHO warns against easing coronavirus measures too early

GENEVA, April 7 (Reuters) - The World Health Organization has no blanket recommendation for countries and regions for easing measures to slow the spread of the coronavirus pandemic, but urged them not to lift them too early, a spokesman said on Tuesday.
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By Reuters
8 Apr
Nationwide curfew due to coronavirus pandemic, in Thailand epa08347526 Signs promoting social distancing are visible on seats in the the Suvarnabhumi Airport Rail Link (SARL) in Bangkok, Thailand, 07 April 2020. The Thai government imposed a nationwide curfew which started at 10pm on 03 April, in a bid to contain the pandemic of COVID-19 disease, caused by the SARS CoV-2 coronavirus. EPA-EFE/NARONG SANGNAK

"One of the most important parts is not to let go of the measures too early in order not to have a fall back again," said WHO spokesman Christian Lindmeier in a virtual briefing.

"It's similar to being sick yourself if you get out of bed too early and get running too early you risk falling back and having complications," he added. (Reporting by Emma Farge; Editing by Jon Boyle)

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