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Béla Merkely added that more patients are already being treated at Semmelweis University than at the time of the November peak last year, and the number of severe cases has approached the November peak of 95 percent nationally as well.
In a relatively short period of time, these figures would increase even more and possibly affect the quality of hospital care, “if we do not move towards an adjustment over time,” he declared.
When asked to what extent austerity could shorten the third wave, he said: The third wave of the coronavirus epidemic had previously affected Ireland, Britain and Portugal, and
in these countries, about a month after hardening, the number of cases dropped significantly.
According to the expert, the tightening will reduce the number of new cases, the spectacular effect of this will be felt in two weeks. However, he added that it is very important that the population is vaccinated, because the most effective way to combat the epidemic is to vaccinate at the highest possible rate.
In his opinion, in mid-May, the situation will be “significantly better” and there will be an opportunity to gradually reduce the tightening.
Béla Merkely was also asked about her willingness to be vaccinated, saying that she is seeing constant improvement, now most of the population wants to be vaccinated and they clearly see that the best vaccine they have been vaccinated with is that it can be detected in six and two weeks gives protection.
According to the expert, opinions that question the effectiveness of vaccines can cause a lot of harm, because a part of the population can become unsafe as a result.
Béla Merkely also spoke about the fact that a significant advantage compared to the second wave is that doctors and specialists are now vaccinated, there are five positive cases of coronavirus among the 5,800 doctors and specialists at the University of Semmelweis, which means that “Human resources will not depend.” on patient care “.
On Thursday, Gergely Gulyás, the Prime Minister, announced the closure and suspension of shops and services from March 8 to 22, as well as the closure of kindergartens and elementary schools for April 7. On the tightening measures taken to reduce the spread of the coronavirus epidemic, he said that stores will be closed from March 8 to 22, with the exception of grocery stores, pharmacies, drug stores and gas stations. From March 8-22, all services except private healthcare services will be suspended, he added.
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