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“The most important thing that can be said about today’s numbers is that we have 875 cured. In the last weeks, thousands have cured,” said in the study of “Hello, Bulgaria” the Minister of Health, Prof. Dr. Kostadin Angelov.
“The pressure on the health system is extremely high. Especially in Sofia. There were more than 550 calls in the capital during the last 24 hours. 40 cars served the entire city. There was one call every 40 seconds. Doctors follow strict algorithms and medical data to take someone to the hospital. About 200 of the cases were COVID and not all were for hospital treatment, “emphasized the minister. According to him, staff are not available everywhere, not just in Bulgaria.
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“Access to health care is different than having beds. It means going to a doctor, getting help. We have many more beds per capita than in Europe. The problem is only one: the lack of doctors and nurses. It has existed for decades.” stressed the minister.
“The most important thing is that people are reasonable, that they follow the prescribed measures. Do not meet people in large groups. To break the backbone of this pandemic, we must rightly approach,” called Professor Angelov.
There are sufficient amounts of Remdesivir in pharmacies. There is a clear algorithm sent to all doctors. All requests from doctors are honored. We have sufficient quantities of drugs both nationally and in all pharmacy stores. It is a matter of logistics to deliver them. There is a case of shortage of more than 400 hospitals across the country. This medicine is not safe, it has side effects. Not all patients with coronavirus can receive this preparation, because we will put their health at risk ”, Professor Angelov is categorical and emphasized that the delivery of this preparation in hospitals is a matter of organization and logistics.
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“When we got the first signs of low molecular weight heparin deficiency, I checked last week. Probably, I can’t say for sure, but these drugs are being re-exported out of the country. This is something that we are stopping. These drugs are in the pipeline. Licensing. These are antimicrobials, corticosteroids and low molecular weight heparins. These drugs are available nationally in pharmacies, there are enough of them and there is no shortage. It is mainly about logistics and replenishment by the people, “he said. the Minister of Health in response to a question about whether there is a shortage of drugs in the pharmacy network.
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“Test vans are enough. We are currently discussing with experts from today to 2 days, we should have an answer if antigen testing can be an alternative to PCR. And if colleagues say so, perform enough antigen testing at RHI, in ambulances, at DCC, in hospitals, so most people can get tested. But the most important thing is that people limit their contacts, “said Prof. Angelov.
According to him, GPs now offer to send referrals to anyone they deem appropriate. “The address is ready. The personal doctor dispenses it through his electronic system,” said the Minister.
See the details of the conversation in the video.
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