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VENICE – For the first time since he was president of the Region, yesterday Luca Zaia did not open the door of Palazzo Balbi for the traditional greeting ceremony. No distances, no party. Antivigilia in Marghera, at the Civil Protection headquarters which since February 21 is his second home, in the face of the bitter holidays.
Is this your worst Christmas?
“Definitely yes. Among those I can remember, it is undoubtedly the saddest December 25, because I think of my community: in Veneto we have reached ten months of this nightmare. It is not easy for anyone and doubly difficult for those who fight for get to the end of the month. But I can guarantee you that for those who are responsible for the elections, and if they feel everything, it is not easy not even to read the Covid newsletter in the morning. “
How to explain that, between the first and second waves, the Veneto, the first of its kind, has become, according to some, the last?
“Let’s get one thing clear. The first and last are evaluated based on the quality of the care provided. Despite the enormous hospital pressure, which caused the suspension of non-urgent services, all patients are cared for. This happens thanks to the cyclopean work of the operator-heroes, who have behind them a Region that has programmed, for example, buying 24 million devices and machinery without anyone ordering them. There is no health system better positioned than us in response potential.
The number of positives, hospitalized and dead, however, is now much higher here: why?
«The trend of infection in the different areas of Italy is very heavy, observed since October. First Piedmont, which has 4.3 million inhabitants and 7,500 dead. Then Lombardy, respectively 10 million and 24,000. Then Liguria, 1.5 million and 2,700. After the Northwest, it was the Northeast’s turn. Veneto has 4.9 million inhabitants and 5,400 victims. But there are also Alto Adige, Trentino and Friuli Venezia Giulia, the latter despite two weeks in the orange zone, like Emilia Romagna who is now growing again.
Common sickness, half joy?
“Absolutely not. But an absolute number of infections cannot be sold without comparing it with the total number of tests, that is, molecular and rapid: in the last twenty-four hours we carried out 49,830 controls, identifying 3,357 positives, that is 6.74% , when in February with 2,000 tampons we had 25%. So, to answer the initial question, I would say that we are paying for the change in the wave of infections and the lack of homogeneity of the national bulletin in the comparison of regional numbers “.
What do those who accuse the Veneto Region of having “falsified” the figures, for example of Intensive Care, respond to stay in the yellow zone?
«It is a small hint, which also affects technicians of excellent level. The thousand-seat plan was decided in April and completed in June, while the decree establishing the colored bands was released in October. If what they say were true, it would mean that we are seers. The truth is that we have done everything we had to do. So certainly the lack of distance didn’t help.
Do you mean that the Venetians were less loyal than the others?
“No. I mean that Italy has rightly decided not to repeat the blockade, as it had been from March 8 to May 4, when the figures were scary. We have opted for commitment and living with the virus.”
What is he reproaching you for?
“For having made too many tampons. Today we are paying the bill for our virtuosity, in a debate that focuses on the number of positives and not the quality of care. It was I who wanted to buy respirators, when ICUs were designed for 250 patients a day, while today we have 380 just for Covid ”.
How disturbed are threats received?
«I was brought up with a principle: ‘Don’t do evil, don’t be afraid’. I understand the discouragement, the historical moment, the difficulties that turn the boxes. But sometimes I read arguments that have nothing to do with measurements. Even the story according to which I would have a press conference a day to make the tragedy spectacular, and to spread fear, is pure fantasy: we are the only Region to do so, because we want the numbers to be transparent. However, our work is reflected and I don’t have to justify myself. Unfortunately, bullying is the sign of the times. Now, for example, the threats to the vaccination campaign are already arriving: is it also a lack of having the vaccine? ».
For extremists no vax, yes. What idea did you have of the authors?
“On the one hand, there may be some lone wolf, who in desperation elaborates his threatening intention. On the other hand, however, it must be said that these actions are often triggered by cleverly distorted information. Beyond the threats, then, are those who use Covid for politics. At this time, however, we should all be united.
Didn’t you really see anything useful in the legitimate review?
“The administration door is always open to those who make constructive criticism. But sometimes the tones used indicate that the objective is personal attack.
Were you tempted to quit smoking, from February 21 to today?
“Never. I left the ministry to return to Veneto, I always considered it a service to the Venetians. The problem is that, since the Network exists, the world has changed: they are all Nobel laureates.”
When reading certain comments, do you feel that you have lost voters?
“I have never made it a question of consent, but of conscience. Sometimes the two things can coincide, other times not. I remember well how many insults I received for the health reform with the reduction of the Ulss and the establishment of Azienda Zero, or for the Pedemontana. But I kept going because I thought it was the right thing to do.
What is it that encourages you?
«The proximity of a myriad of citizens. It is very strong and I share it with the team of technicians, who were satisfied between the first and second waves.
By the way, how do you rate the change at the top of health?
«Domenico Mantoan has marked the history of the last ten years. Commissioner Manuela Lanzarote rightly raised the need for a medical figure, who would guarantee professionalism and allow us not to waste time: Luciano Flor ».
According to some, you don’t have an easy character, do you?
“We don’t need people without character. We need professionals who know and decide. As the”.
What will you do during the holidays?
“I work, we are constantly on the right track.”
Christmas lunch?
“At home with my wife, we do our red zone.”
In all honesty, with the center-right in government, do you think everything would have been different?
“I wouldn’t start making comparisons. This is a difficult and unique moment in history, in which it would not be appropriate to launch him into politics: people need stability.
Precisely: is the crisis of the Giallorossi government founded?
“I have no idea, I am focused on Covid.”
Angela Pederiva
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