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On Thursday, R. Lingienė showed journalists the epidemic curve for COVID-19 cases on the date of his illness. According to the expert, statistics show that the first wave is not yet over.
“We see that the largest increase, the first wave, was from mid-March to mid-April. (Later, ed.) A diffusion difficult to control began in society, some health care institutions fell out of their mode of operation, after which certain companies emerged. After quarantine: improvement of the situation. And now again, due to certain import cases and family vacations, there are certain peaks, but the increase is not dramatic, “explained the representative of NVSC.
L.Tubio / 15min photo / R. Lingienė shows the calendar of COVID-19 cases by disease dates
So how do you understand where the first wave ends and when the second wave begins? According to R. Lingienė, this would be determined by several characteristics.
“There is no single definition, each country decides on these issues at the expert level. But first, the second wave can begin when the situation is controlled by the first. This means that there are no related cases recorded during at least two incubation periods (2 weeks – ed.) And another aspect of what part of the population cases are spreading to, how widely one of the most important is: uncontrolled spread in society, when epidemiologists can no longer trace circuits virus spread, “said R. Lingienė.
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According to her, many diseases are currently traceable, and we did not have a two-week disease-free period.
“As long as the burning chimneys are located, it is a good sign. Of course, it is better not to have them,” added the specialist.
According to R. Lingienė, the return of the indoor masks, which will take effect on Saturday, should help control the spread.
“The mask is just one of the tools that has really been shown to be effective. In June, the World Health Organization updated its advice to countries, and there is clear evidence that the masks prevent the infection from spreading to a sick person or not feeling symptoms, “he said.
Lukas April photo / 15 minutes / Rolanda Lingiene
According to a public health specialist, it is important to change frequently used masks, as specified by the manufacturer.
“It can be from one to two, it can last up to four hours. But no more, it should be changed, “says R. Lingienė, noting that the mask should also be changed if it gets wet or wet.
According to the Vilnius department head at NVSC, it is important to continue to observe social distance.
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