The SHIPSAN ACT is a Joint Action of 23 European Union countries co-funded by European Commission. It started in February 2013 and will have a 39-month duration. It deals with the impact on maritime transport of health threats due to biological, chemical and radiological agents, including communicable diseases and supports the implementation of International Health Regulations 2005 in EU. WHO participates in the Advisory Board of the SHIPSAN ACT Joint Action.

As of 28 September 2012, no additional confirmed cases due to infection with the novel coronavirus have been reported to WHO.

On 22 September 2012, the United Kingdom (UK) informed WHO of a case of acute respiratory syndrome with renal failure with travel history to Saudi Arabia and Qatar. WHO does not recommend any travel restrictions so far.

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