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The prefect of the Capital, Gheorghe Cojanu, says it is possible to quarantine some sectors of Bucharest and some neighborhoods, in case the number of COVID-19 cases increases. He said that if the incidence rate reaches 3 cases per thousand inhabitants, “extreme measures” will be taken, citing the state of emergency. On Monday, the incidence in Bucharest was 1.86 per thousand inhabitants.
Asked whether in the next few days we should expect new restrictions in Bucharest, the prefect answered that no, in the next period, and affirmed that on Monday the new rate of illness and death per thousand inhabitants will be known. He said that he asked the INSP for a situation of the sectors of the Capital.
“At the moment, I don’t see any other restrictions that can be imposed,” Cojanu said.
However, he said that if the incidence rate reaches 3 “extreme measures will be taken.”
“The index has not yet been published. The index refers to mortality per thousand inhabitants and not to infections. If it reaches 3, a state of emergency is required. But it cannot be imposed by the Municipal Committee for Emergency Situations “. “The CNSU is discussing it and the measure is being taken by the Government. But we can wait for it. For now, the incidence is imposed in Bucharest. Yesterday it was 1.86”.
Responding to journalists’ questions about what will happen if the number of COVID-19 cases continues to rise, the prefect said that it is possible to introduce quarantine in sectors if the index increases: “Quarantine can be achieved in one sector.” It is possible. . It is more difficult, but if necessary we will do it. “
The decisions were made on Wednesday, at a new meeting of the Bucharest Emergency Situations Committee and are in addition to the measures taken a day ago and already in force: the closure of restaurants, cafes, theaters, cinemas, concert halls and lounges . events.
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