«It’s the best epidemiological time to get them out masks“, Stressed on SKAI and the show” Today “the professor of Pulmonology at the University of Crete, Nikos Tzanakis.
As he explained epidemiologically, at the moment we are at the levels of last July. «Last year on June 1, the cases were 1,300, the imports were 165 and the ICU beds were 460. Compared to last year we are epidemiologically much better. We are vaccinated or 80% -90% sick, therefore protected both immunologically and temporally“, He stated characteristically.
However, he pointed out that where there is overcrowding or an environment where we do not feel safewe should wear the mask, while its use was also recommended on ships.
Asked how long the immunity laststhe professor pointed out that for 2-3 months from the disease or even the vaccination there is significant protection.
However, he did not rule out the possibility that they may exist re-infectionsbut since we are immunoprotected, the disease will manifest with mild symptoms.
About the possibility vaccination with a fourth dose in September, which was opened yesterday by the Minister of Health, Thanos PlevrisSpeaking to SKAI, Mr. Tzanakis stressed that it is too early to talk about a supportive dose for everyone. «It is a thought, but we will wait to see the epidemiological environment. We will see if we will vaccinate some groups or the general population“, concluded.
What about the masks from June 1st
The mask abolished in all interiors (supermarkets, shops), on airplanes,but also on long-distance transportwhere there is a numbered position, such as trains and intercity buses.
However, remains in hospital units and on nursing homes, but also in other Health structures where its presence is deemed necessary at the moment. Those who use public transport, such as, should wear a mask city buses, the metro, trolleys, trams and electric.
Students will be able to go to school without masks, after the latest decisions of the Special Committee.
After the abolition of the obligation to use a mask both outdoors and indoors, from June 1, the experts suggested the same for schools-universities.
The only case where the use of a mask remains compulsory from pupils and students are during the Exams.
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