Professor Todor Kantardzhiev predicts if COVID-19 will again require mass isolation – Diseases

I expect an increase, whatever measures are taken. But let’s hope it’s weak. The emergency situation must continue. So said Prof. Dr. Todor Kantardzhiev Dr. Todor Veselov Kantardzhiev, MD, graduated from the Medical Academy – Sofia in 1981, as, director of the National Center for Infectious and Parasitic Diseases.

He answered the question of whether there could be a home closure again.

“I hope it doesn’t happen, I hope we are reasonable,” said Professor Kantardzhiev.

He reiterated that the peak of COVID-19 was in May, when dances, sporting events were allowed, and discos were allowed to open.

Very few newly infected with COVID-19

“The tests in March and April were sufficient, for people with symptoms and flare-ups. For now I can tell you that our reference laboratory is less than 15% positive. So where there are cases, there are cases ”, said the specialist.

“The infection is serious. Doctors are the most vulnerable,” said Professor Kantardzhiev.

He expressed his regret for the loss of all the doctors who lost the battle with the new coronavirus.

“The coronavirus develops slowly, over several days. If children have a runny nose and sneeze, do not go to school,” he advised.

Prof. Dr. Todor Kantardzhiev Dr. Todor Veselov Kantardzhiev, MD, graduated from the Medical Academy – Sofia in 1981, as He said laboratory diagnosis is more reliable when in doubt as to whether it is a cold, flu or COVID-19.

“I have no intention of closing schools. Children and parents are reasonable,” he told bTV.

The specialist paid special attention to the masks again. He criticized all those who are against masks. Kantardzhiev told bTV that scientific papers are in favor of masks.

“Wearing masks is almost equivalent to a vaccine,” he said.