In the second wave of the coronavirus epidemic, the age of those infected is steadily increasing, so unfortunately more people are expected to be hospitalized and in an intensive care unit, the head physician of the National Institute told public media on Saturday of Hematology and Infectious Diseases at South Pest Hospital.

Coronavirus: the second wave

Half a year after the spring outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic, the second wave of the pandemic has arrived. The radical increase in the number of infected is forcing more and more countries to re-impose restrictions, despite the fact that the world economy has not even recovered from the effects of the spring outbreak. According to the posters, the second wave also reached Hungary. Follow our news!

János Slavik continued to call for the strict and regular use of masks, which cover the nose and mouth at the same time, and for disinfection, which, as he said, protects ourselves and our environment as an essential element of protection.

He drew attention to the fact that the use of masks is now mandatory in all outdoor events, including sports, where it is not possible to maintain a protection distance of one and a half meters.

Regarding the flu vaccine, he said that if people at risk (children, young children, pregnant women and the elderly, the sick) get vaccinated against the flu, doctors are more likely to be able to differentiate between patients with flu and coronavirus if they complain.

For those with upper respiratory symptoms, you were advised to ask your GP for a home coronavirus test.

János Slavik also spoke about the importance of taking medications that generally have a stimulating effect on the immune system (vitamins C and D, zinc and selenium) and added that a daily intake of 2000-3000 units of vitamin D can help a lot in protection against the coronavirus.

He also noted that because children carry a higher proportion of asymptomatic viruses than adults, they should “stay away” from elderly and sick relatives during recess.

The chief physician said it was difficult to predict the end of the epidemic, so the only thing we could do in the meantime was to defend and then point out “no one can tell” when the number of cases will start to decline.

He noted that all over Europe people are tired of constant restrictions and strict wearing of masks. “It is necessary to combat it and explain it so that it lasts a little longer, since the vaccine is now at hand,” he emphasized.

According to his information, in the current situation, the Hungarian health system is ready to receive, treat and cure coronavirus patients.

János Szlávik reported that if studies on antiviral drugs available in Hungary, including favipiravir and remdesivir, are completed in two to three months, they will be able to provide accurate data on their effectiveness.

In conclusion, he said: Hungary is in the middle of the epidemic in Europe, the number of cases is expected to increase in the future, but “if we all defend ourselves seriously and follow the rules, the situation will not be as serious as in other European countries. “.


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