Guest of “Apolline Matin” this Tuesday on RMC and RMC Story, Brigitte Autran, the new president of Covars, who succeeds the Scientific Council, announced that the return of the wearing of the compulsory mask is under study to fight against the rise cases of Covid-19.
“All the indicators are increasing, the rates of positivity, hospitalization, emergency room consultation and even a beginning of an increase in the rate of hospitalization in intensive care. So yes, we are in this eighth wave”launched Brigitte Autran, president of Covars (Committee for monitoring and anticipating health risks) She then announces that the return of the wearing of the compulsory mask is under study.
“We must continue to be vigilant, she explains. There are weapons to fight. Prevention is very important. You really have to wear masks. We are really in an upward wave. It is still recommended to wear masks. masks very frequently, as soon as we are in an environment where social distancing is not respected. (Return of the mask compulsory in certain spaces?) Today, the Covars is studying this point, with different models. all European countries, the United States, North America, are also studying this point. Today, no one has reintroduced the obligation of the mask, but everyone is studying it.
“We still have to worry about the Covid”
“We still have to worry about the Covid, adds Brigitte Autran. We are never safe from the appearance of a variant which could be more virulent. We must continue to be tested when we have the impression of “have symptoms or that we are in contact. The laboratories must be able to ‘type’ which virus is in question. Without that, we will not know if a nasty variant arises. There may be some. Global surveillance remains extremely important.”
“Vaccines protect in a very important way”
“Fortunately, vaccines provide very significant protection against severe forms and death. Unfortunately, some people who are very fragile, very old, or who have an immune deficiency, remain extremely sensitive and can have severe forms. The indications are very clear. These are people over 60 and those who have risk factors. You have to go see your doctor to find out if you are eligible for vaccination. For the moment, a person who is well and who has less than 60 years old is not eligible for vaccination.”