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Prof. Todor Kantardzhiev
The solution for the “green corridors” was good and in many places they are still working, today 52,800 doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine arrive, which will be distributed in the country immediately.
This was announced on “This Saturday” on BTV by the director of the National Center for Infectious and Parasitic Diseases, Prof. Todor Kantardzhiev. He added that we expect another 12,000 doses of Pfizer on Monday.
This week it became clear that our country will receive the vaccines requested from AstraZeneca not only late, but also in significantly smaller quantities. “It is not yet clear when the so-called” Green Corridors “for coronavirus vaccination in the capital and large cities.
Vaccine shortage
“The problem is all over the world, not only in Bulgaria. Our compatriots abroad constantly write to me if they should come to vaccinate me in our country. Because there are difficulties everywhere. Contracts for large funds were signed and now we expected a rhythmic offer Unfortunately, they are a type of drug that has technological problems and there is a delay, “said Professor Kantardzhiev.
According to him, there is no danger that people who have already administered the first dose will be left without a second needle. However, if this happens, you should not worry, because basic immunity is achieved with the first intake of the drug, and with the second, it increases by another 10-15%. He explained that, in principle, a second dose is administered in epidemics to achieve greater coverage in the population.
When asked if people can get a second dose of protection from a different manufacturer than the one originally injected, Professor Kantardzhiev, that the characteristics of the preparations do not mention this possibility, but from a medical point of view it is possible and studies Similar. are currently being carried out.
According to him, it is logical to say that those who survived COVID-19 should be vaccinated with a single dose. “The best immunity is obtained after an illness, but those who have experienced it are very worried and want to be vaccinated. These people have to wait three months for immunity to regain; not that it hurts, but it won’t have the same effect. For those who have suffered it, one dose is enough, “he added.
Professor Kantardzhiev said that the decision by European regulators on the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, which is already approved for use in the United States, is expected within 10 days.
The flexibility of the measures
In the context of the growing number of new infected by COVID-19, restaurants and cafes open their doors since Monday, and since April 1 and discos. Professor Kantardzhiev admitted that at the moment there are no plans to cancel this program, because the cases are growing steadily and the pandemic is under control.
“If you look at the distance, the big companies don’t meet and the hours are respected, I don’t think there is a problem. “People have to judge who they meet – vaccinated people have gotten sick,” he said.
The director of the NZCPB affirmed that human rights must be respected and that the possibility of traveling or going out should not be restricted to unvaccinated people. However, this does not preclude the introduction of a health passport.
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