Side in SKAI: Optimism that we will not see measures again in the fall – If they are needed, they will be mild

Speaking to the SKAI and on the show “Newsroom” the Minister of Health Thanos Pleuris.

“We have treatment protocols, a vaccinated population, mutations and the antiviral drugs. This complete mix makes us optimistic that we will not see compulsory and restrictive measures again”, emphasized the minister.

However, he explained how there is readiness for the possible reinstatement of some measuresalthough in this case they are going to be mild measures.

“We are prepared to take action if there is a different dynamic. We expect new waves in the fall. The feeling we have is that we will not have to go to measures or these measures it will be mild. Let’s stick to strong recommendations for the use of the mask and especially address the vulnerable population because they are most at risk,” he said specifically.

The minister also appealed for vaccination as he emphasized that the existing vaccines still protect against the severe disease.

As for updated vaccines said that Moderna and Pfizer have vaccines in late-stage trials for Omicron and even more updated vaccines for the Omicron4-5 submutations. “We hope to have the vaccines within the year,” emphasized Mr. Pleuris. Whether they will be given to wider population groups, he explained, will depend on the recommendations of the ECDC, the EMA and the Committee on Immunization

Finally he mentioned that 2,300 doses of monkeypox vaccines were received yesterday from our country and a meeting of the Vaccination Committee will be held on August 23 regarding the conditions for their administration.

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