“The situation is quite serious. New cases and hospitalizations will grow, “said epidemiologist Smejkal at the beginning of the press conference.
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According to MeSES, again, there is no roadmap for action to be taken if the situation worsens.
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“Thanks to the possibility of vaccination, the current situation is different from last year, but the difference is not very significant. It is clear that the population has not been as infested as some have assumed and that it is still very sensitive to the new, highly infectious variant of the virus, “the opinion said.
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The government must respond
According to the group, it is now necessary to make every effort to avert the worst-case scenario.
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“It is therefore the duty of the government to respond to the current situation and prevent the negative consequences of the epidemic. Citizens must not fall victim to the political situation of the post-election transfer of power, in which no one is willing to take responsibility for the next steps, “the group said in a statement.
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Cheaper tools must now be used to combat the epidemic, such as vaccinations, respiratory protection and testing. It was the testing that made the government more difficult when it charged.
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Lockdown is possible according to MeSES
For example, the group requires regular testing in schools. If a positive case appeared in the team, the other children would not go to quarantine, but would undergo testing every day.
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“However, if these measures are not complied with, it cannot be ruled out that the state will have to take more repressive measures,” the group said. These include restrictions on mass actions, or even a lockdown.
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According to the group, the current trend could be reversed if people behave responsibly.
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