Type of Intervention: Advisory
Sectors Involved: Health, Immigration
Intervention Categories: Surveillance and response measures; Detecting and isolating cases; International travel measures
Level of Jurisdiction: National
Lead People/Agency: The Institute of Epidemiology, Disease Control and Research (IEDCR)
Overview: The Institute of Epidemiology, Disease Control and Research (IEDCR) has in a letter asked the Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh screen all passengers who have traveled to China in the last 14 days and have flu-like symptoms.
Full details here: https://thefinancialexpress.com.bd/national/bangladesh-airports-on-alert-for-deadly-coronavirus-spreading-from-china-1579583554
Other links: 1
Type of Justification: Perception of an increased threat to the country