Prof. Zarka: “Hopefully in 3-5 weeks we will get out of the wave”

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Legendary Miriam, Knitted News10.01.22 16:41 H. Bishvat Tishpev

Prof. Zarqa:

(Photo: Olivia Fitoussi / Flash 90)

The corona projector today (Monday) referred to the fifth corona wave, widening: “We are in wave 5. A combined wave of the Omicron variant, but the delta is still here. Unfortunately the peak is still ahead of us. We have the ability to defend ourselves – I hope 3-5 weeks “We will get out of the wave in peace. The vaccine protects us. Although at low rates of infection, but the vaccine is also effective against a serious illness. It is important to keep a mask wherever it has contact with others. It also protects against the flu,” he said.

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He added, referring to the personal responsibility of citizens: “Personal hygiene and physical distance in the near future – it has a lot of potential to reduce infection. It is important that the population at risk avoid mass events, even those with the green mark. People with respiratory symptoms – it is important to stay home. And certainly not to the schools. “

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“As we went through the previous waves of personal responsibility and mutual guarantee, we too can go through this wave in peace and health. Our policy deals with four main components: protecting a population at risk, enabling a vital economy to continue operating, expanding hospitalization systems – even in the community.” in accordance”.

The project manager reiterated the government’s willingness to keep the economy open and avoid entering a closure as much as possible.

Vaccination for children (Photo: Olivia Fitoussi / Flash 90)

“Light restrictions will not help”

He added: “We do not have a policy of mass infection. We still need time to know what will happen several months after infection, especially in children.”

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“We saw the publication about the problem with the antigen,” he responds to last night’s publication. “We deepen the test with an emphasis on how to perform the test and we perform quality control that everything is done correctly. The existing assessments on the market identify the omicron virus. Each kit passes our test and we continue to test. Indeed, in an initial test, we saw a change between assessments. We Are obligated to present the data to companies – and not to the media. Indeed, BD has stopped providing tests to MDA due to a lack. We will provide the findings to the public. “He added:” There is a problem with the antigen in specific areas, we are testing the various assessments on an ongoing basis. “

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“The message is how we live next to the corona. In the fast-paced mode, slight restrictions will not help. What will help is a significant closure of a 150-meter limit from home, I hope we do not get there, but if there is no choice we will have to put it on the table in front of recipients. The decisions. “

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