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Epidemiologist Predrag Kon said that the coronavirus situation is critical, “even in some places catastrophic”, due to the accommodation of patients. He noted that “the measures certainly came late.”
Photo: BETAPHOTO / GOVERNMENT OF SERBIA SLOBODAN MILJEVICIn an H1 statement, Kon recalled that since November 6, the medical part of the Crisis Staff has proposed more restrictive measures, but that on the other hand, there is a serious argument regarding the economic aspect of the measures. When asked when the consequences of not respecting epidemiological measures during the patriarch’s funeral will be seen, Kon said, in about seven days.
“Catastrophic means that there is practically nowhere to put people in this situation.” It is also catastrophic that the number of deaths and registered patients is constantly increasing. Belgrade stands out a bit. It’s too early to talk about safe leveling, but some leveling has happened, “Kon told H1.
He stated that the situation was still not sufficiently understood and that the story about the control of the measures taken began in July.
“The first thing was that it would be implemented, that is why it was said that it was inapplicable, so the law had to be changed,” he added.
Kon stated that in today’s crisis staff session, the decision was only made regarding schools and kindergartens, and there was no talk of closing service activities, so the medical side of the staff also advocates .
“We ask for the closure, not at 6 pm, but at 5 pm, with a much more massive closure,” Conn specified.
When asked about his conversation with the political side of the crisis personnel, he stated that he insists on understanding the seriousness of the situation.
“But, it must be understood that the arguments for that are also very strong arguments, they are related to the economic aspect. “There are a lot of people who should be completely excluded from business opportunities,” Kon said.
When asked why there are no more press conferences after the Crisis Staff sessions, he says it is not a question for him, “I just don’t know how to answer you,” emphasizing that all medical staff members are very engaged during the epidemic.
The epidemiologist also pointed out that the number of patients in Belgrade has not increased for a week, but that the number remains at a high level, “which is very difficult and catastrophic: out of 2,000 people, about 300 are hospitalized.”
About the patriarch’s funeral
Asked about Patriarch Irinej’s funeral and failure to comply with the measures, Kon said that he had previously stated that it was epidemiologically unacceptable.
“As an individual, I am only a member of the Crisis Staff, I do not have a position to influence anything, I influence the session itself and through communication with colleagues and I have no other way to influence, I don’t know if you mean How can I influence the system, except in Crisis Staff meetings, where certain measures are proposed, he said. I am not a representative of any group that decides on anything, I am part of the advisory group, the medical part of the Staff Crisis and the expectations are too high, and I carry my share of responsibility, and I can’t do more than that, “Predrag Kon said. He added that the consequences will be seen in about seven days.
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