Index – National – Cecília Müller: Even on the Day of the Dead, let everyone rule for themselves

The number of infected people is increasing significantly and the situation in Europe is dramatic. The second wave of the coronavirus epidemic is currently in a phase of sharp increase

National Medical Director Cecília Müller said at Monday’s press conference for operational personnel.

Cecília Müller presented the data from the last 24 hours, expressed her condolences to the families of the deceased victims, and pointed out that despite the fact that the vast majority come from the oldest group, the middle-aged deceased are also found every day . The nation’s chief medical officer has asked people with chronic illnesses to strive to balance their illness as it reduces the risk of infection.

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For healthy people, Cecília Müller said that the possibility of natural vitamin intake comes from certain fruits and vegetables, but we will need to supplement our vitamin needs with vitamins C and D in the winter.

You do not need to wear a mask when speaking

Regarding individual responsibility, the national medical director said that, in addition to legislation and recommendations, everyone has a role in curbing the spread of the virus.

We have a huge responsibility to curb this, as it doesn’t matter what the burden is on the healthcare system.

Cecília Müller also asked that we abide by the rules that have already been established and those that will be made in the future. He recalled that the use of masks is mandatory in sporting events.

He stressed that wearing a mask at an outdoor event is also mandatory, it is not necessary only during the speech. This is important because it is difficult to maintain a distance of one and a half meters at these events. As for the fall break, he warned students that if many collide in an enclosed space, it favors the spread of the virus. Now, they prefer family shows and try to get on with their lives “with the contact that TI gives them,” he said.

When asked by a journalist, the national medical director revealed that nearly a million pcr tests have been performed since the outbreak began. Antigen-based tests have also been introduced in recent days, allowing for rapid diagnosis. In the interest of epidemiology, they are free.

On the issue that the spread of the epidemic has escaped the hands of the authorities, he considered that the World Health Organization would also put its proposals in line with the dynamics of the epidemic, with a threshold of 5 percent set by the organization in the spring. Hungary still meets the relevant WHO criteria. He stressed that practically all patients with coronavirus are informed and, therefore, can carry out epidemiological controls.

Regarding the infection of educators, he said, the Klebelsberg Center does not qualify as a data owner or controller. Managers obviously know the infected, as it is also important for the organization of work, and after the break they will tell you what action the operational staff has taken. The information is available, but who can handle it and how it is covered by the legislation.

The national medical chief also spoke about the fact that there are currently eleven children under the age of 14 in the hospital, but none of them had to be connected to a ventilator, they are in good general condition, they were brought in for observation.

The use of masks and hand washing with disinfectant and disinfection of the affected areas frequently are also important. It is not excluded that other measures will be taken if deemed necessary.

For the weekend of the day of the dead, the medical director advised us to take care of each other, if someone has upper respiratory symptoms, they simply should not leave their place of residence.

This is such a general rule that I ask you to govern yourself at this time.

If you go to a cemetery by public transport, wearing a mask is mandatory, but only people who live in a household should sit in a car. Squeeze physical contacts in the background.