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In the face of confusion and the reluctance of the authority to make decisions to face the Corona outbreak, the virus continues to be lethal in the Lebanese people who await the general closure due to the inability of hospitals to receive patients.
As calls for a general closure continue, which according to Acting Minister of Public Health Hamad Hassan is a necessary evil, the LBCI learned that today the Interior Ministry will not issue a circular to close new areas classified as red, to the awaiting the meeting of the Supreme Defense Council on Tuesday.
Aoun calls the Defense Council to meet on Tuesday
The President of the Republic, General Michel Aoun, summoned the Supreme Defense Council to an extraordinary meeting next Tuesday, to discuss the health situation after the development of the Crown epidemic, to take the necessary measures to address this situation.
Abu Sharaf: return to full closure
At the same time, the head of the Lebanese Medical Union in Beirut, Professor Sharaf Abu Sharaf, considered in a statement that “in the face of the growing number of medical injuries from the Corona epidemic, which amounted to 17 cases in intensive care, 3 deaths and more out of a hundred cases in home quarantine, and in view of the increase in the number of injuries by nursing staff AND in the hospital, we ask medical staff to take more precautions, precautions and preventive measures to avoid infections.
He offered his sincere condolences to the family of Dr. Firdaws Safwan, who passed away the day before yesterday, asking God to grant patience and comfort to his family and relatives.
He called on private and government hospitals to “equip special departments and rooms in Corona and secure medical and preventive supplies, in order to preserve the health of its workers and citizens alike,” and emphasized that “doctors, nurses and nurses are in the front row to treat patients, and we must preserve them so that they can continue to do their job and treat us. ” .
On the other hand, Abu Sharaf considered that “what we see in restaurants, cafes, vegetable and fruit stores, and places of worship with overcrowding, social gatherings and contempt for preventive measures is totally unacceptable, especially in the capital and large cities, and these are crimes that I almost say are criminal to each other. Hence the need to return to the closure. ” Full coordination with the professional, economic and social sectors, until matters return to an acceptable level, providing material assistance to those who need it most and requesting the security forces and municipalities to strictly implement government decisions.
Firas Abyad: Lebanon expected to enter second full shutdown soon
At this time, the director of Rafic Hariri University Hospital, Firas Abyad, warned that Lebanon is expected to enter a second full shutdown soon.
He indicated that the lessons learned from the countries that managed to avoid the second blockade, and from deep introspection, are important if, after a period of time, the third blockade is to be avoided.
Al-Abyadh said in a series of tweets on Twitter: “A total lockdown is difficult. It is even more difficult for a population that is emotionally and financially depleted. It is clear that a significant recession is expected. Compliance will be a major issue. Increase civic engagement through increased public awareness and motivation is something. ” It is a must.”
He continued: “After the recent closure, hospitals have taken a long time to prepare. Currently, an overloaded healthcare workforce and insufficient bed capacity are stated as the main reason for the closure. This time, hospitals will have a shorter time to prepare. . There are no excuses”.
He noted that without the shutdown, the economy will worsen with the spread of the virus. However, many still live side by side and will accept less now than much later. Financial incentives for businesses and the vulnerable are key to the success or failure of this closure.
Al-Abyadh emphasized that any closure tends to be less effective than the previous one, mainly due to fatigue. “In Lebanon, other elements that spread discord are also playing a negative role. However, the fight against Corona is a good opportunity to find common ground and a unified design. If not, have mercy on the nation,” he said .
Kettaneh: to equip hospitals with general closures
Additionally, Lebanese Red Cross Secretary General George Kittana saw Corona in Lebanon begin to rise with the Aug. 4 explosion, calling for hospitals to be equated with blanket closures so Lebanon could control Corona, noting that the problem it lies in the citizen conscience.
In an interview with LBCI’s “Happy Day” program, Kittaneh referred to a plan developed by the Red Cross to assess the situation every week to ensure full response, equipment and training.
Kittana revealed that there are 12,000 volunteers, including 4,250 paramedics, while the number of employees does not exceed 10%.
Eid Azar to LBCI: general closure must be part of an overall plan
The specialist in bacterial diseases and member of the Monitoring Committee of Measures and Procedures Related to Corona Eid Azar confirmed that the general closure contributes to reducing the numbers, but should be part of an overall plan.
He told LBCI that the closure should be done to increase preparedness in hospitals and increase the number of exams.
He indicated that the weekly number of deaths in Lebanon is stable.
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