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Coronavirus – All news: A first stabilization of the number of cases, but at the same time an important problem with the increase in admissions to hospitals and ICUs, distinguishes Professor of Pathology at the Medical Department of the University of Patras, Charalambos Gogos. What he said talking to Newsbomb.gr for the virus transmission rate and its effects emergency shutdown.
The health system is in a critical state with its second wave coronavirus having “hit” Greece with much greater intensity than last March. Negative intubation records are recorded daily, while for the second day in a row it was announced triple digit number of deaths.
It is worth noting, in fact, that virus positivity – despite the low number of tests carried out on Sunday (22.11) – reached 11.7% (1,498 coronavirus positive in 12,698 tests), although transmissibility appears to be stabilizing as reported by Professor of Pathology in the Medical Department of the University of Patras, Charalambos Gogos, speaking with Newsbomb.gr.
«Right now, the first thing to do is have fewer cases. The lower the number of cases, the less likely we will have cases of seriously ill people with the virus. We cannot say that there is improvementWe know that on weekends the numbers are lower due to the reduction of tests that are done, but we observe a stabilization. The infamous leveling we say, as we see that the number goes from 2,000 to 3,000 cases and this exponential increase that we had in the previous period stopped“He characteristically stated.
Rt tends to 1
As he explained, it is very important for the course of the coronavirus in the country that Rt (virus transmission rate) tends to hit number 1 again. We remind you that the previous period, and a few days before it was imposed emergency shutdown In the country, the virus transmission rate had risen to values above 1.4 and this evidently generated an outbreak of cases. «The important thing is that Rt tends to 1 at this time. Clearly had exceeded the previous period, which is why this outbreak of cases occurred, which later brought the large number of intubated and unfortunately deaths“Explained Mr. Gogos.
At the moment, however, there is stability in cases where the situation with them people admitted to the ICU but also with our fellow men who lose the battle and finish, it has become dramatic. That, according to Mr. Gogos, is as a result of the cases registered before the start or in the first days of the closing As he explained, for severe cases and symptoms to develop, a reasonable period of time is needed.
«The situation at the moment is very bad in the ICU but also in what has to do with the number of deaths. Especially in northern Greece, the situation remains very difficult and needs a lot of attention. We must not forget that for the severity of the condition to manifest itself, seven to ten days must pass.. Therefore, now there is an increase in intubations and deaths, since these are people who have been ill for several days.“Explained characteristically the professor of Pathology of the Medical Department of the University of Patras.
All attention to the health system
Thus, It is particularly important to reduce the cases that will gradually lead to fewer hospital admissions.. This will give new life to the health system that is in disrepair in northern Greece and is experiencing moments reminiscent of “war”, with medical and nursing staff going out of their way to help patients. Therefore, if the cases are reduced, the data It will also reduce the chances of people needing hospitalization, something that will give “encouragement” to the health system..
«The big problem now is the increased flow to hospitals. Both in Covid clinics and in simple clinics. The key is to address this problem, to support the health system, especially in northern Greece, so that each patient can receive adequate care and help against the disease.. I repeat that if the cases are reduced, the data and the serious cases that need intubation will be reduced, as well as the deaths, so there will be a relief in the entire health system that is unbearably pressured.“Said Mr. Gogos.
The Professor of Pathology of the Medical Department of the University of Patras, also commented that a more normal flow of patients in all hospitals is not impossible And that’s where everyone’s attention has been focused over the last 24 hours. «There is a large gap in hospital admissions compared to discharges. That’s where all the attention is now focused. To reduce this gap, there should be a more normal flow of patients in all hospitals. and improve the situation without experiencing additional dramatic situations“Were his words.
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