We will also have more than 4,000 new infected people a day

The queues in front of the Kovid ambulance do not diminish, Photo: Hello! / D. Brisa

Dr. Mirsad Đerlek, Secretary of State of the Ministry of Health, told “Alo!” That more jobs are expected in the next seven days. a jump in the number of coronavirus patients, as well as so that we can have daily more than 4,000 new infected.

Dr Đerlek hopes that the new measures will be published soon, that is, during the day.

– The medical part of the crisis headquarters proposed that the masks be mandatory outdoors, especially in pedestrian areas where there are a large number of people, then limit the work of cafes and discos until 6 in the afternoon, but also toughen controls on measures already adopted and prescribed. However, the final decision will be made by the state. At this point, the situation is being analyzed. A good balance must be struck between protecting the health of the population and the economy – says “Hello!” Dr. Djerlek.

Dr. Mirsad Đerlek, Secretary of State of the Ministry of Health, Photo: Hello!

Our interlocutor also states that in the last 24 hours, a large number of citizens called the competent kovid ambulance and that the doctors were very busy.

– Belgrade is still the most critical of Serbia – he emphasizes.

He also points out for our newspaper that the 500 hospital places that were additionally provided on Friday will be filled today at noon.

– The situation is very serious. We can only overcome this together if we adhere to the measures. Who knows how many times I appeal to citizens, especially young people, to adhere to all the prescribed measures, especially during the weekend, and stay home with their families – says Dr. Djerlek.

Kon: We have to slow down the virus.

The epidemiologist Predag ​​Kon warned yesterday through his Facebook account that everyone must give their contribution to stop the further spread of the coronavirus.

– What can the state do? To realize that there is no more time. What can an individual do? To avoid infections. What can health professionals do? To support. We have to stop the virus – said Dr. Kon, who is also a member of the crisis staff.

1,692 newly infected in Belgrade

The largest number of newly infected people is again in Belgrade, only yesterday 1,692 positive people for the covid were registered, which is 44% of the total number. It is followed by Novi Sad with 202 new cases, Kragujevac with 145 and Nis with 130 new infected. 107 new infections were recorded in Valjevo, 75 in Kraljevo, 61 in Šabac. 57 new cases were confirmed in Bor, 49 in Bačka Palanka, 42 in Loznica and 41 in Vrbas. Other cities and municipalities have fewer than 40 new infected.