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Members of the medical staff of the intensive care unit for patients suffering from coronavirus in Lebanon
The director of the Rafic Hariri University Hospital in Lebanon, Firas Abyad, warned of more contagious strains of the Corona virus, which will lead to a further deterioration of the health situation in Lebanon than it is now.
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Firas Abyad said: “The Corona virus counter is increasing in many countries, not just Lebanon, and this has been the result of several reasons, including new, more contagious virus strains, the early reduction of lockdown measures and the slow propagation process of the vaccine against this virus “, he points out, until” what is happening in Brazil is worth it, since the health system there is almost collapsing. “
1/5 The corona meter is increasing in many countries, not just Lebanon. This has been the result of several reasons, including new, more infectious virus strains, an early reduction in blocking measures, and a slow deployment of the vaccine. What is happening in Brazil is worth it, as the health system there is almost collapsing. pic.twitter.com/yjosWSm7f0
– Firass Abiad (@firassabiad) March 22, 2021
Explaining about the modified “Brazilian strain” of the Corona virus, he explained: “The Brazilian strain of the P1 virus is more contagious and harmful than other mutants, and this strain can prevent immunity against the virus acquired through a previous infection, or a vaccine against this virus … in Manaus (Brazil), 75% of the population was infected with the Coronavirus in previous waves, but the hospitals are now full due to the spread of the new strain P1.
2/5 The Brazilian virus strain P1 is more contagious and harmful than other variants. This strain can prevent immunity to a virus acquired through a previous infection or vaccine. In Manaus, 75% of the population was infected with the Coronavirus in previous waves, but hospitals are now full due to the spread of the new P1 strain. pic.twitter.com/a6E5deiJ3y
– Firass Abiad (@firassabiad) March 22, 2021
The director of the University Hospital Rafic Hariri added, warning: “Will this new strain spread to other countries? There is no escape from this … Last week, Lebanon registered more than 100 passengers infected with Coronavirus on trips that arrived in Beirut.” . “pointing out that” indolence “.” Border restrictions also exist in other countries, and without genetic control of the virus in infected people, it is difficult to know which strain is spreading. “
3/5 Will this new strain spread to other countries? There is no escape from this. Last week, Lebanon registered more than 100 passengers with coronavirus on flights arriving in Beirut. Lax border restrictions also exist in other countries. Without genetic control of the virus in infected people, it is difficult to know which strain is spreading. pic.twitter.com/LUkyMLqUIX
– Firass Abiad (@firassabiad) March 22, 2021
Firas Abyad stressed that “at the same time that we facilitate procedures, hospitals are suffering, more doctors and nurses are leaving, and fewer medical supplies are imported due to the shortage of foreign exchange”, highlighting that “a more contagious strain of Corona virus will give rise to more. “Of patients, which could be a burden on already overcrowded hospitals.”
4/5 At the same time that we facilitate procedures, hospitals are suffering. More doctors and nurses are leaving. Fewer medical supplies are being imported due to a shortage of foreign exchange. A more contagious strain will result in more patients that could be a burden on already crowded hospitals. pic.twitter.com/ZrHXOobPBo
– Firass Abiad (@firassabiad) March 22, 2021
He continued: “With all the crises in Lebanon coinciding, the Corona virus may not be everyone’s main concern … Is it possible to ease restrictions, keep borders open, avoid the new strain and increase the frequency of vaccination? it may be difficult to achieve … Let’s hope for the best, but at the same time, we must continue our efforts and make all the necessary preparations. “
Source: RT
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