Covid-19 infections are on the rise in our country. For this month, 23 hospitalizations and two deaths have already been recorded. In other countries the infections are growing very fast. The World Health Organization recommends face masks for travelers on long flights. during a press conference infectious disease specialist Stephen Vreden finds this disturbing. Mohana rules still apply.
Few Surinamese have been vaccinated against the virus, which is why precautions need to be taken. The coverage rate is less than 50 percent, but the goal is to vaccinate 85 percent of society. People want to avoid situations like in China. In this country there are waves of infections, hospitalizations and deaths, after the recent lifting of all covid measures. Health Minister Amar Ramadhin wants to prevent a new wave of infections.
After Omicron and subvariants, no new ones were detected. “Contrary to what was thought, the protection of the Covid-19 vaccines seems to decline after a few months,” says Vreden. “The protection wears off after an average of 4 to 6 months, meaning people need to repeat a booster injection after 4 months.” High-risk groups therefore need to vaccinate more.
The Surinamese still have too little enthusiasm to get vaccinated against the virus. Pfizer vaccines in stock expire at the end of March. “Dring dresi wakti siki, I think rather tek’ a spoitie fu no kon siki,” said Minister Ramadhin. Everyone from the age of 12 can get vaccinated at the BOG at Rode Kruislaan and choose between Pfizer and Sinopharm.
