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Because Thessaloniki has increased viral load compared to other urban centers
Holiday danger “bell” rings the Pulmonologist, director of the 7th “Sotiria” pulmonology clinic, Gaga mine, via Newsbomb.gr for Christmas days, warning that if the protection measures for the suppression of the coronavirus are not strictly observed, we will even face a third wave of the pandemic.
Ms. Gaga commenting on the number of intubated fellow citizens “It seems that for almost a month we have been in confinement and the new cases show a decrease,” he said. ICU, «stay for a long time». «Even if five patients come in, not enough come out. We currently have more than 3,000 cases of patients treated in common Covid beds, so it makes sense that a percentage of them need ICU». As he characteristically said, “we hope to see a decrease in the near future».
Regarding the pressure on the National Health System and how long it can withstand these rates, Ms. Gaga explained that everything depends on the new cases. “If the boxes are kept in small quantities, the system will hold,” while adding that it is all a matter of “flow.”
Regarding the high viral load that exists in Thessaloniki and that does not seem to give way easily, in relation to other large urban centers such as Attica, the professor stressed that her colleagues in the region, “consider that the measures are not sufficiently fulfilled». According to Ms. Gaga, if during the confinement “We visit friends and run out of mask indoors, the number is sure not to decrease». «If so, this is a good reason not to reduce the incidence.Added.
Teacher the alarm bell sounded about the possible gradual lifting of the blockade on December 14. She herself expressed the fear that we will face even with a third wave of coronavirus, if the measurements are not observed during the holidays. “It is very easy with Christmas, many name days and New Years if we get together and celebrate as a group, it is clear that we will have a third wave». As he characteristically added, “Now at Christmas if we are at each other’s house we will have problems later. We must strictly adhere to the measures».
On the subject of opening schools before the holidays, Ms Gaga was hesitant and said that we will have to wait for the data, by the Committee of Scientists. «There are voices from Thessaloniki saying that parents gather in schools and it is a place where the disease spreads.Added.
Finally, due to the situation that prevails in Attica hospitals it seemed reassuring, but without a complacent mood. «The situation in the “Sotiria” hospital, in terms of Covid beds, is good since there are several, while in the ICU there are 15 empty beds. Attica is not under pressure at the moment and I hope it continues, because if not, we will have a huge problem».
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