Difficulty: Medium
Correct Answer: Only II follows
Explanation:
Given data
Concept/Approach (proportional, feasible, rights-compatible public health response)
Choose the action(s) that directly address importation risk, are implementable without adding unstated assumptions, and do not unnecessarily violate rights or international movement norms.
Step 1: Assess Course I (total entry ban, even on citizens)
A blanket ban is an extreme, rights-intrusive measure (especially for citizens) and not logically necessary given less-restrictive, effective alternatives stated in the problem.
Step 2: Assess Course II (universal screening + quarantine)
Screening at all ports directly targets the risk pathway, enables case finding, isolation, and contact tracing, and is proportionate to the stated threat.
Verification/Alternative
If effective screening and quarantine exist, importation risk falls without a total ban; therefore Course II alone logically follows from the statement.
Common pitfalls
Equating "serious threat" with "total ban"; ignoring less-restrictive controls explicitly available in the options.
Final Answer
Only II follows.
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