Rezza (Iss): virus is still out there “Phase2: re-assess red areas”



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Rezza (Iss): virus is still out there

“We see that there is a decreasing trend in the number of cases if it occurs on the date of symptom onset, but the virus is not disappearing.” We often talk about new infections, but they are actually old notifications. Now it is important to consider the appearance of symptoms “ Epidemiologist Giovanni Rezza of the Istituto Superiore di Sanità (ISS) said at the press conference organized by the Institute on Friday, April 17. There is no peak in the epidemic curve, Rezza clarified: “It was an artificial peak,” generated by the blockade, said the epidemiologist.

In phase 2 it will be important to strengthen the control of the territory especially with the rapid identification of outbreaks, tests, location and isolation of contacts and containment actions and possible creation of red areas. “Red areas will once again be one of the important measures when there is no longer a blockade in the country,” said Rezza.

“We are witnessing a decrease in transmission, but the virus will probably continue to circulate even at a lower intensity,” explained the ISS expert. There is a “decrease in the number of cases when considered by the date of onset of symptoms and this is reflected in the mathematical models,” he added.

“Consideration should be given to the possibility that population mobility is a risk factor when there are large differences in viral circulation in the territories” Rezza then said, responding at the press conference to the question of whether Lombard citizens should move out of their territory for the last time. However, he said, “it is always advisable to take action at the national level.”


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