The pandemic figures are encouraging: the fighting may turn into a seasonal disease

But, according to the doctor, it is still difficult to say when Lithuanians will be able to wear masks indoors.

“The number of new cases has decreased significantly in recent weeks. The number of” black “municipalities is decreasing, but they are changing to the so-called bright red color. This means that the incidence in those municipalities is less than 500 cases (it is 200- 500 cases), calculating the indicator per 100 thousand population. We have 38 of those municipalities. In some municipalities, the positive responses of the laboratory tests reach up to 11 percent “, said D. Razmuvienė.

The epidemiologist concluded that, in fact, you can welcome a downtrend, but you cannot relax.

“Knowledge of how this virus is spreading is still a widespread phenomenon. We know perfectly well who can save us,” said D. Razmuvienė.

The infection is seasonal

The epidemiologist explained that this infection is seasonal.

“This is an increase in the incidence of the cold season. It can be somewhat equated with the flu. Both flu and other colds are registered in the summer, but not as thickly as in the cold period of the year, when we allow the virus to spread more widely in our indoor presence, ”said D. Razmuvienė.

The specialist considered that in the summer, starting in June, the morbidity figures will decrease.

“But we cannot guess how much it will decrease, because it will depend on our behavior. And that behavior must begin now with as many people as possible who lose their desire and find the opportunity to get vaccinated. Especially, those people who are 65 years old or much older.” emphasized D. Razmuvienė.

The epidemiologist noted that 85 percent. deaths occurred among unvaccinated people.

“For both older and younger children (the complications are the most complex) because the immune system is unable to adapt to the antigen, producing antibodies. This is a physiological condition, you will do nothing.

But if that older person is vaccinated to the maximum (it will be safer). Currently, about 65% have received a single dose. older people, but this is not total immunity. It is necessary to encourage them, to find some way to vaccinate them, “said D. Razmuvienė.

You will probably need to take care of the third cystitis shot before winter

The epidemiologist noted that we will meet more people who have been vaccinated next fall. As a result, the wave of morbidity should not be so threatening.

“But let’s not forget that people who were vaccinated in the previous period, let’s say doctors started vaccinating at the end of December last year, or people who are now vaccinated, will need a booster shot. If they have already had two vaccines at this time, half a year will pass, there will be recommendations that a repeat vaccination will be needed to remind the body that “you continue to protect me, produce antibodies,” said D. Razmuvienė.

The epidemiologist emphasized that in preparation for winter, it will be necessary to provide not only the flu vaccine, but probably also the third vaccine against covidium.