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The new strain of the virus is considered more contagious and dangerous. It causes serious symptoms, Shirov said, noting that doctors are concerned.
“We screen our employees regularly and this helps to clarify cases of infection. We are very pleased that due to the possibility of vaccination, doctors and other employees of our hospital will be able to continue providing healthcare services to patients.” said D. Širovas.
“Vaccination is very important to limit the spread of the virus. Ogre Hospital has doctors and patients already infected with a new strain of Covid-19, which is even more dangerous than previously diagnosed. We are pleased that vaccines allow our hospital staff to provide medical services to patients, ”he said.
In response to reports of the spread of a new strain of the virus in the UK, Latvia banned the movement of passengers to and from the UK from December 21 to January 1. At present, all people arriving in Latvia from the UK and South Africa are required to undergo COVID-19 testing and remain in isolation for 10 days.
Previously, the Center for Disease Prevention and Control reported that cases of the new strain of the virus had also been reported in Denmark, the Netherlands, Iceland and Australia.
The first case of coronavirus infection in Latvia was registered on March 2 of last year. Since then, 45,171 people have been diagnosed with Covid-19 in the country and 754 people have died.
WHO calls for stronger action to control “alarming” strain of coronavirus
The European Division of the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Thursday that additional measures are needed to deal with the worrying situation caused by the recently discovered strain of the new coronavirus.
Speaking at a press conference, Hans Kluge called the situation “a tipping point in the pandemic”, with Europe facing a double challenge: increasing morbidity and new strains of the COVID-19 virus.
“This is a worrying situation, so in the near future we will have to make more efforts than before. We also have to intensify social and public health measures to be able to smooth the strong upward curve in some countries,” Kluge said, referring mainly to to the new strain of coronavirus first detected in the UK.
According to the WHO European Division, although it is natural for viruses to change over time and a new mutation is not believed to cause more severe symptoms, the “increased infectivity” of the infection means that stricter measures are still needed.
“If controls are not tightened to curb its spread, it will increase the impact on health facilities already overcrowded and under pressure,” Kluge warned.
He proposed stricter measures “known to all”: wearing masks, restricting gatherings, maintaining social distance and washing hands.
These measures, along with sufficient testing, quarantine, isolation and vaccination, “will work if we all get involved,” Kluge said.
The WHO European Region includes 53 countries, including Russia and several Central Asian states. In 22 of these countries, a new strain of coronavirus has been reported.
The organization estimates that the new strain could displace others in the region.
The COVID-19 pandemic has seriously affected Europe: according to the WHO, 27.6 million infection and around 603 thousand. deceased.
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