Tour of the Minister of Health – He ruled out taking horizontal measures, no matter how “dramatic” the increase in cases is
The Minister of Health is in Crete as of today Thanos Plevriswho from early in the morning visits the island, with the first stop being the Hospital of Agios Nikolaos.
“Right now we have an increase in cases like all over Europe, but all our models show that in the summer months, despite the increased incidents, there will be no pressure on the National Health System to force us to take action.” Mr. Plevris said that he added that there is a recommendation to the citizens and the vulnerable groups to observe the measures and to wear the mask, not as an obligation, but where they feel that there is a crowd “.
“It is clear from the recommendation of the vaccination committee that those over 60 and the vulnerable should get the vaccine” explained Mr. Plevris, who regarding the measures said that he is trying to avoid the obligation.
“From now on we have entered into a logic to coexist with the coronavirus, in the sense that we are going to take more targeted measures, but obviously based on the epidemiological situation, if necessary from September onwards, we will act accordingly.” added the Minister of Health.
As for the health workers who are suspended due to non-vaccinationMr. Plevris stated that until now the position of the government remains that “as long as we have these data of the pandemic, whoever has not been vaccinated will not return”.
After his visit to the hospital of Agios Nikolaos, the Minister of Health went to the Venizelio Hospital of Heraklion but also to the University Hospital.
In his statements he stated that he recognizes the fatigue of the medical and nursing staff due to the fight against the pandemic, but also the increased burden precisely due to the large tourist traffic on the island at this time.
For this reason, he added, the entire NSS will soon be strengthened by recruitment while through the NSRF there is a plan to upgrade the medical equipment at the national level
Tomorrow, the Minister of Health will chair a meeting of all the health, as well as local and professional bodies of Eastern Crete at the Chamber of Heraklion.
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