2-3 weeks after the introduction of restrictions due to the epidemic, a so-called plateau develops, and then the number of infected people decreases; In Hungary, neither the number of infected people nor the death toll has increased dramatically in the recent period, that is, the epidemic has reached such a plateau, János Szlávik, head of the department of the National Institute of Hematology and Infectious Diseases of the South Pest Hospital.

Coronavirus: the second wave, the second closure

Later than expected by many, but in mid-November, the Hungarian government also decided to try to curb the second wave of the coronavirus epidemic by introducing restrictions. At the time of the decision, 5,000 new infections had been identified per day and the number of deaths from the virus mostly ranged from 50 to 100 in 24 hours. The first step is a partial closure, but how effective it is is questionable. Follow our news!

2-3 weeks after the introduction of restrictions, a so-called plateau is formed, and then the number of infected people decreases; In Hungary, neither the number of infected people nor the death toll has increased significantly in the recent period, meaning the epidemic has reached such a plateau.

“Some researchers assume that in the next few days, if fortunately, the number of infected people may start to decline,” he said, adding that the drop in deaths will follow this in a few weeks, as many older people are hospitalized.

He also mentioned that the Swedish example indicates that a large part of the population will not be infected with the coronavirus, that is, vaccination should create immunity in the herd, because if 50-60 percent of the population is resistant, it cannot be develop a major epidemic.

János Slavik emphasized that people must comply with epidemiological measures during the next vacation.

“I think people need to recognize that this Christmas is not like it used to be,” he said. that the decline in the number of deaths will follow this in a few weeks, as a large number of older people are hospitalized.

He also mentioned that the Swedish example indicates that a large part of the population will not be infected with the coronavirus, that is, vaccination should create immunity in the herd, because if 50-60 percent of the population is resistant, it cannot be develop a major epidemic. According to the Slavs, people should also observe epidemiological measures during the upcoming holidays.

“I think people should recognize that this Christmas is not like the previous ones,” he said.

He also spoke about the fact that the coronavirus vaccination will be free and voluntary, and if the correct amount is available, everyone can receive it.

Minister Miklós Kásler is optimistic. According to him, although the death record was broken again on Saturday, 193 people lost their lives due to coronavirus diseases last day, already seeing positive changes. In a video interview posted to the portfolio’s Facebook page, Kasler spoke of “important numbers that need to be addressed separately” – the number of new infections and the number of people needing hospital care, he said, and the latter has not experienced a substantial increase in recent days.


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