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Information on Possible Internal Boundaries

[ Last Updated 12 March 2008 ]


MED understands that

  • Internal boundaries would be considered in a severe pandemic. Introduction would depend on how serious the virus is, how easy it might be to maintain boundaries given geographic characteristics etc.
    • Internal boundaries would also be logistically difficult to impose and maintain
  • A decision to implement internal boundaries would most likely be taken at the national level, but local Medical Officers of Health may also have powers (the possibility of a local decision therefore cannot be discounted)
    • Implications / trade-offs etc (such as implications for secure infrastructure and transport services) would be taken into account in the decision

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