Dr. Simidchiev explained the reason for the growth of COVID-19 cases in Bulgaria – Diseases

The increase in the number of people positive for COVID-19 is due to the fact that we have connected very small social networks in one with the start of the school year. This allowed the virus to spread more easily in the community. This was stated by pulmonologist Dr. Alexander Simidchiev in BNT’s “From the day” program.

According to him, the use of masks is an important measure against the epidemic.

Record of COVID-19 distribution on the territory of Varna during the weekends

“Masks have no proven side effects. There is a 25-30% reduction.” According to a new study, if people use masks in bulk, the incidence can drop by 30%, “he said.

“It is possible that the infection rate in our country increases by more than 1,000 cases a day. The virus infects in the same way, people’s behavior is different. If people change their behavior, the curve can drop sharply”, said the specialist.

He showed several curves showing how human behavior affects the spread of COVID-19. They show that in China, where discipline is at a very high level, the curve appears to be the lowest.

“The virus has changed slightly. Our immune response has changed. We also learned how to better treat it. We already know to delay the installation of mechanical ventilation. We started using anticoagulants that help,” explained Dr. Simidchiev.

According to the pulmonologist, it is best to test the jeeps, which are used in Europe and give results in 15 minutes. “Research must be done in places where it is safe and by people who are willing.”

“If we follow the measures against the coronavirus, there will be a lower risk of spreading other respiratory viruses. We need to protect the elderly, not restrict them.” You can create time zones in which they have an advantage when buying, when using transport public, ”said the doctor.

Vaccination for risk groups is a good thing. This is a way of taking one of the respiratory players out of the game.

When asked how the president of the United States was recovering so quickly from COVID-19, Dr. Simitchiev said: “The therapy that was given to President Trump was a cocktail of drugs that had a positive effect on other patients. However, this is immoral because ordinary citizens do not have access to therapy. It is a passive intervention with antibodies. In our country, they could also be applied in the most serious cases. “