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Do not anticipate that we will not see results of the total closure in Attica until February 28, the president asked. Panhellenic Medical Association Athanasios Exadaktylos speaking on SKAI TV and the “Today” show.
He recalled that during the second closure of November, which was carried out in parts and was completed on November 16, in four weeks, on December 14, the first lifting of restrictions took place.
Mr. Exadaktylos stressed that in relation to the November closure, the situation today is better in terms of viral load but it is worse in terms of the burden for the Health System and there is a second aggravating factor, which are mutations.
What to do in Thessaloniki?
As for Thessaloniki, he noted that it does not seem to be “the big problem”, without ruling out the possibility of a hard blockade. He added that not specifically for Thessaloniki, but in general, he is of the opinion that measures should be taken in a timely manner, as they have lower costs both in health and financial and last less.
Debates on a double mask in the Commission
Regarding the use of a double mask, he said that it has not been discussed whether it is mandatory, but the committee has been concerned that it is not possible to understand exactly how we use the masks and that those with only one layer of the smooth fabric it is completely inappropriate. There is also the question of whether cloth masks are washed properly or whether masks that are not intended for such use are reused. If it is surgical, it should be changed, if it is made of cloth, it should be washed and ironed noted.
Mr. Exadaktylos emphasized that two masks certainly provide more protection than one made of cloth, but clarified that the protection of cloth masks is considered adequate. The surgical mask provides greater protection and even greater FFP2, while there is an even more improved one for hospital use. Masks with exhalation valves should not be used.
The damage would make a 6 weekdays traffic ban
Regarding the possibility of a curfew starting at 6 p.m. from Monday to Friday, he replied that there had not been such a broad discussion in the committee and expressed the opinion that such a decision would do more harm than well, “because the congestion that will be observed in hours when traffic will be allowed, will be very intense.”
For the paralysis of a nurse in Corfu
Regarding the symptoms of paralysis of a 40-year-old nurse in Corfu after her vaccination, he stressed that we must wait for the Pharmacovigilance Committee of the EOF to be officially positioned and added that it is not correct to draw conclusions that lead in the wrong direction. .
Regarding Guillain-Barré syndrome, he said that “with all vaccines it is – if it is – a very rare complication that affects all vaccines but not this one” and recommended to those who suffer from this syndrome that they consult their doctor .
Cheilas (pulmonologist): Sotiria was flooded with presentations
The image of the “Sotiria” hospital was presented in the same program by the pulmonologist George Cheilas. As he said, the hospital has been “flooded” with new admissions and the charge is 30% higher than the worst day in December.
Source: skai.gr
