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The World Health Organization (WHO) warns that Europe is at “high risk” of suffering a new wave of infections from the new coronavirus in the first weeks or months of 2021, after the festive period. In this sense, the WHO calls for the fulfillment of preventive measures, such as the use of a mask, during family gatherings at Christmas.
“Despite some fragile progress, transmission of Covid-19 in Europe remains widespread and intense. There is a high risk of a new resurgence of cases in the first weeks and months of 2021, so we have to work together if we want to be successful in prevention “, warns the European department of the United Nations agency in a statement.
For this reason, the WHO highlights the need for all citizens to comply with the ‘obligation’ to avoid a new wave of covid-19 and not to underestimate the importance of their actions, as they can influence the evolution of the pandemic.
Despite the risks, the United Nations body notes that there are some simple preventive measures that people can take to ensure that Christmas is celebrated in the “safest way possible.”
Specifically, the world health agency advises postponing or reducing religious celebrations and Christmas markets in countries with extensive community transmission, although it has highlighted the importance of having them outdoors in countries with a lower contagion rate, ensuring due physical distance, hand hygiene and use of mask.
The WHO also recalls that family gatherings, even the smallest ones, can be especially “dangerous” because they bring together groups of people with different age groups, young and old, and different households, who may not be following the same care. regarding the prevention of contagions.
“Meetings should be held outdoors, if possible, and people should wear masks and maintain physical distance. If the meetings are held indoors, the size of the group should be limited and ensure good ventilation, which is essential to reduce the risk of exposure to the virus ”, he recommends.
The WHO also notes that it can be uncomfortable to wear masks and maintain physical distance when with friends and family, “but this contributes significantly to ensuring that everyone remains safe and healthy.”
Finally, in terms of travel and travel, the health agency recommends avoiding any means of transport that may be “crowded.”
The General Directorate of Health (DGS) has also given recommendations for the festive period. The Deputy Director General of Health, Rui Portugal, presented on Tuesday a set of practical measures that we must consider for this time of next year, Christmas and New Year.
Covid-19: DGS gives ten recommendations for the festive season
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