“Former Health Minister Urges Calm Amid Worrisome Rise in Respiratory Viruses in Chile’s Metropolitan Region”

During the last few weeks, there has been a record a worrisome rise in respiratory viruses in the Metropolitan Region. in conversation with CHV News, former health minister Osvaldo Artaza referred to the complicated situation and called for calm among the citizens. “Fortunately, andhe Chilean health system has the capacity for preparation and resilience (…) It is a system prepared and adapted“, said. In addition, he gave recommendations on when to go to an emergency service and urged the population to get vaccinated. “The scientific evidence is categorical. Vaccines are safe, they are useful and they save lives“said the authority.