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Experts are concerned about the spread of the new coronavirus mutation in Greece, while at the same time intensifying fears of the acceleration of the third pandemic wave in the country.
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Specifically, the professor of Environmental Engineering at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Demosthenes Sarigiannis, spoke with SKAI about the latest news and the experts’ reflections on the new mutation of the coronavirus, which counts 26 cases in our country.
Sarigiannis stressed that “we have to worry a lot, in the sense that it is more contagious.” “The simulations we have carried out show that even with a small number of cases in the country, that is, the 26 cases that have been registered and the others that are being investigated, we can accelerate the appearance of a third wave.”
One of the first and most important problems that the spread of the new executive will create will be the congestion of the health system and especially of the ICUs with the increase in intubated patients.
Demosthenes Sarigiannis estimated, in fact, that in mid-March the percentage of ICUs full will skyrocket again due to open schools. “If the schools did not open, we would find this in May,” he initially explained, while clarifying that he does not disagree with the opening of secondary schools and high schools, although he considers it a terrifying step.
“Easy to locate the new strain of coronavirus”
Completing the coronavirus mutation, Professor Sarigiannis stated that the mutated strain is easy to locate, but it takes a few more days. “To avoid a new blockage, we must act immediately, with a good detection of the virus strains,” he said, adding that “we must be ready to dispense vaccines quickly.”
“It does not lead us to open other activities
For the gradual opening of other social and economic activities, Mr. Sarigiannis was categorical, saying that “I think that does not lead us to open other activities.” He also added that it is necessary to take active measures to reduce the viral load in society, in order to “avoid constant blockages” and referred to the importance of disinfecting the indoor air, mainly in public transport, but also in shops, schools. . “Let’s do what we can, at least in the big classes to have such systems,” he emphasized.
To conclude, the AUTh professor of Environmental Engineering referred to the issue of the last hours regarding fabric protection masks, saying: “In any case, they provide a lower level of protection. “I would buy surgical masks for my children.”
Koronovios: gyms and high schools open from February 1
Previously, as announced by the Minister of Health, the Minister of Education, Niki Kerameos, on Monday, February 1, the Gymnasiums and Lyceums for permanent training will be opened as a step towards the gradual lifting of the measures. In the “red” areas, the Lyceums will remain closed.
It is recalled that EODY announced today 585 new cases of coronavirus in our country in the last 24 hours, 288 people are hospitalized by intubation, while we have 28 new deaths from COVID-19 disease, reaching 5,598 deaths in total in the country.
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