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“Damann downplayed the danger posed by the corona virus” – Greens demand public apology from St. Gallen health director – Juso resignation
St. Gallen Health Director Bruno Damann said in this newspaper that deaths in the pandemic should not be overestimated. History will show if the corona virus is worse than the flu. For the St. Gallen Greens, such statements are “pure mockery of the relatives of the victims of the crown.” They demand a public apology. The Socialist Youth request Damann’s resignation.
Bruno Damann at a press conference at the Pfalzkeller.
There are concise words with which St. Gallen district president and health director Bruno Damann (CVP) can be quoted in this newspaper on Saturday: “Deaths should not be overestimated,” says the 63-year-old doctor from Gossau in connection with the corona pandemic. . «Dying is part of life. Our society has forgotten how to die. “Damann also says:
“History will show if Corona is worse than the flu.”
Daniel Bosshard, Chairman of the Green Party of St. Gallen.
These statements go too far for the Greens of St. Gallen. “With his statements, Damann minimizes the dangers of the coronavirus and therefore also influences the behavior of citizens in a negative way,” Daniel Bosshard, president of the St. Gallen Greens, said in a press release.
“That is not worthy of a health chief.”
Public apology requested
In view of the growing number of seriously ill Covid 19 patients, Damann’s statements are “pure mockery of the relatives of the crown victims,” the Greens continued. If you don’t see the gravity of the situation now and continue to downplay the virus, Damann is out of place as head of the health department. The health director should remember his Hippocratic oath rather than encourage criticism of the Covid-19 measures. The Greens ask Damann to publicly apologize for his “inhumane statements”. They expect more compassion from the head of government.
Juso: “Damann puts benefit over people’s health”
The Young Socialists of St. Gallen go one step further. In a statement they write:
“With his negligent behavior, Bruno Damann endangers the lives of countless people, which is why the JUSO Canton of St. Gallen has asked him to resign.”
By minimizing the corona virus, Damann shows that he is not up to the task of this crisis. The statement that the historiography will continue to show whether Corona is worse than the flu is cynical for a canton that has already filled 15 out of 56 intensive care beds with corona patients. Now it is important to prevent hospital overcrowding with all your might. But then put profit before people’s health.
Bruno Damann could not be reached Sunday for comment.
