Does Dr. Tiodorović announce a new crisis?

Branislav Tiodorović, Photo: Tanjug

Due to the return of people from the summer holidays and the non-compliance with the measures in some situations, an increase in the number of people infected with the corn virus can be expected in two weeks, he believes. Professor Dr. Branislav Tiodorović, epidemiologist and crisis staff member.

This expert said that going to the sea was a risk that he did not recommend, but that citizens, despite those recommendations, went on vacation.

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Depending on interest, people spent their summers in various countries, from Croatia to Albania, despite the fact that a greater number of patients were registered in those countries than in our country. Tiodorović remembers that there are also those who spent their holidays in our mountains and spas, but did not respect the recommended measures.

“It just came to our knowledge then. I was surprised to see a lot of people in the Jagodina water park, where no one wears a mask and keeps at a distance. Not to mention various musical events and celebrations in many Serbian cities. Because of the school, certainly not a large number of patients will appear, we will only register sporadic cases. Accusing schools of infecting them is foolish. You also have to pay attention to those people who have just left or are thinking of going on vacation, because they postponed it until September, especially those going to the Mediterranean ”, emphasizes Dr. Tiodorović.

The fact that the nationwide inspection checks the catering facilities that host pop star concerts, where large numbers of citizens gather, also shows that the situation is dire.

Yesterday nine new charges were filed against those who did not comply with the epidemiological recommendations.

“The most important thing now is to supervise the implementation of the measures. So far it has not worked because many have not realized how important it really is, not even the inspection services or the communal police. And without that, we cannot reduce the chance of infection. I don’t know why they avoided controlling and punishing those who deafened respect for the measures, because there were different interpretations. Crisis staff insist on surveillance. We also need to raise awareness and explain why it is not good to be in concerts where people sing and have fun, without respecting preventive measures, “he said, adding:

“When people sing, they throw spray droplets that go 4 to 8 meters away.” When someone is breathing, he is infected with a corona and does not have a protective mask, he extends up to 1 meter, and when he speaks, he can “travel” up to a meter and a half or two. There is no zero risk in nature. But it decreases when what doctors advise is respected. People ask if the choirs can perform. They can, but they must be at least 20 meters from the audience. The same happens with concerts with wind instruments. “

Interestingly, Scottish authorities have also banned house gatherings in Glasgow and two nearby counties due to the increase in the number of infected people. virusom korona. They are not allowed to welcome people who are not part of their home, nor are they allowed to visit each other. The Scottish Prime Minister explained this decision by saying that the infection is transmitted mainly in homes and that the measure will be in effect for two weeks. Is something like this also advised to our citizens?

“When we say that the ban on gathering more than 30 people is in force, we did not say where. That also applies to houses. Any gathering of a large number of people in a house or apartment is a risk. That is why it is necessary to mention what is and what is not allowed. The season of celebrations will begin soon. It can be celebrated, but with a small number of people and respecting the measures, ”says Dr. Tiodorović.

He affirms that despite everything, we must be aware that a natural process of contagion to the nation with a new virus is taking place.

“Many young people had the virus without symptoms in the previous period. This means that our population is getting worse. We do not know exactly how many citizens acquired immunity and you can only find out if a large number of respondents are included. In the first rush of the crown , we managed to save the oldest citizens, unlike, for example, Sweden, where two-thirds of the elderly who received the crown died. Elderly and chronic patients still need care, as well as people who have had a decline in immunity. “People who have allergies, such as ragweed, should also be protected because they are more susceptible to contracting this infection,” said this epidemiologist.

The question is always how long immunity lasts for those who have had a crown. He points out that no one can say that right now because too short a period has passed since Covid-19 appeared.

“And the world’s immunologists keep saying that the problem is that you don’t know. It will take at least another half year to get an idea of ​​that, “concludes Dr. Tiodorović.