Elderly Association seems to ignore advice cabinet: “Do go to grandpa and grandma” | Inland

The cabinet advises everyone to limit visits to vulnerable elderly and sick people. The over-eighties in particular belong to the risk group. The elderly are not recommended to travel by public transport or to large gatherings. But these new measures to prevent the spread of the coronavirus exacerbate loneliness in the elderly, according to the ANBO.

“For many elderly people, contact with family and acquaintances is very important,” writes director Liane den Haan. “Their social network is often smaller. And when there is no longer a visit, vulnerable elderly people become socially isolated. Especially if they themselves – because of fear of becoming infected with the coronavirus – no longer go to their activities, such as a card club. Why did Minister Bruins not state in the press conference that people who do not have a cold or the flu can go to their father, mother, grandfather or grandmother? That could prevent older people from receiving visits. ”

Advice and guidelines

ANBO does adhere to the advice and guidelines of RIVM, emphasizes Den Haan. “If you feel even snotty, don’t go. It is known that people without symptoms do not transmit the virus. ”

However, recent German research shows that even with very mild cold-like complaints, many virus particles can be spread.

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