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“As you can see, we have recently seen an exponential increase in the number of positive cases in the European region. The COVID-19 pandemic has affected the lives of many people in all its forms. The virus has affected the economy, the educational system. Worldwide, more than 50 million people have died from the coronavirus and, sadly, more than 50 million people are infected, and we are facing difficult days to control the pandemic, and since the beginning of the pandemic, the World Health Organization has witnessed the so-called “infodemic” – people were confused. “This was commented on in an exclusive interview for NOVA by Dr. Skender Sila, representative of the World Health Organization for Bulgaria.
“I would recommend to all Bulgarians to trust only reliable sources: government institutions, the Ministry of Health, data from the World Health Organization or other scientifically based information. It is enough to be informed once a day, because in addition to the physical, we must take care “Mental health. Yes, this is a difficult situation, but if we work together and are united we will overcome it with less negative consequences, “said the specialist.
How deadly is kovid-19 in Bulgaria
“It’s really a very difficult situation. It’s not just about numbers. It’s about someone’s fathers, mothers, brothers, sisters, sons and daughters. Every death turns into a tragedy for at least one family. We also witness situations in which At the same time, I would like to express my sincere thanks to the doctors who are saving hundreds of lives every day, providing oxygen to patients, carrying out the appropriate treatment, because if people who have If did not need this treatment , the number of deaths would be much higher. “
“Some even die defending others. This is a difficult situation in which we have to react in time, we have to support the doctors in our daily behavior, we have to follow what they recommend.”
“We live in an age of the internet and social media. People search for different things online. Much of the information they find is not based on science, which can be misleading. That is why the WHO has been working with companies like Google from the beginning “. and Facebook to make sure that robust and reliable information is available to the public, and we must work harder to further engage people and explain what is happening in the most accessible way possible: how a person gets infected. with the virus, how can we protect ourselves and so on? We need to create a committed society. “
“The facts show that the countries that have done better with the pandemic have the total commitment of society, as well as its total support based on the recommendations made by the governments,” stressed Dr. Sila.
Do Bulgarians believe in conspiracy for kovid-19?
“Some rich countries like South Korea, New Zealand. We can give an example with some middle-wealth countries, as well as the poorer ones like Cambodia and Mongolia. They did a very good job saving lives and at the same time minimizing the negative aspects of The pandemic. There has never been a complete shutdown in South Korea, but they have conducted intensive population testing and isolated those who tested positive, quarantined their contacts and managed to keep the situation under control. “
“As you know, in Bulgaria since the beginning of the pandemic, the government has been trying to apply a balanced policy: saving people’s lives, but also keeping jobs in most sectors, thus protecting the economy. The facts show that this pandemic caused many mental disorders and brings a lot of stress to people. That is why the WHO does not recommend a complete closure, at least until all other measures are exhausted, because such a measure has huge consequences for all other dimensions of our lives “.
“If they tell us to wear masks, they must be used correctly. If they tell us to keep our distance, this should be applied daily. If they tell us not to gather in large groups, this should be done. If they tell us that hand washing is important for virus prevention – it must be done. I also want to mention to students – we do not want to create a lost generation due to the COVID 19 pandemic. If children are left out of school for too long, it will affect their lives, their psyche and many other aspects of his daily life. “
“Testing is just one dimension of the situation. The other thing is, people have to take care of themselves, everyone has to ask themselves, ‘Do I have to go to a cafe or restaurant to see people?’ ? “Because for those who have chronic diseases or other risky conditions, this can be the difference between life and death.”
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“When the vaccine is available, we hope we can control the infection with it. However, before we have the vaccine, there are other measures that everyone can implement. The government needs to test more people, it must monitor the contacts, quarantine them. . and isolate them so that the whole system can be strengthened and an effective response to the situation can be given ”, Dr. Sila is categorical.
