Prof. Asen Baltov: I am skeptical about the use of masks outdoors – Diseases

I am skeptical about wearing masks in open spaces. When there is a gathering of more people in one place, the risk really increases. This was stated by the head of the Pirogov Hospital Prof. Asen Baltov in the “Referendum” program at BNT.

According to him, the inaccuracies in the order will be fixed very soon.

“In October alone, 144 COVID-19 patients were admitted to Pirogov and 70 were discharged. We have enough staff. However, there are hospitals that have a serious shortage of staff,” said the hospital director.

Masks become a must in the open air. Minister Angelov also commented on the situation with the president.

“Initially, it was thought that the doctors in the COVID wards must be infectious.” Pirogov demonstrated that this is not the case. “We only have two infectious disease specialists in the hospital.” COVID-19 patients should receive treatment comprehensive, “he said.” Patient flow is declining, but hospital costs are increasing. We use drugs, we do our best. There are coronavirus patients who need immunotherapy, “said Professor Baltov.

“In the year ahead, it is important to have income sustainability, because we will all survive this crisis and, God forbid, we will move forward,” said Professor Asen Baltov.

“Nothing good awaits us next year. The most important thing for next year will be to keep our staff. We cannot allow more personal to go away,” he was categorical.