Covid, Vaia: “Anticipating viruses in October, here’s the plan”

The director of the Inmi Spallanzani of Rome, Francesco Vaia, outlines a decalogue to build an anti Covid plan in Italy today to anticipate the virus’ moves in October: “The possible update of the vaccine is excellent news. The endemic virus does not What to do between now and autumn? Let’s try to identify ten points: 1) The virus responsible for Covid – he says – is now with us and at least for now it will not leave us. But a possible increase in cases must not alarm; 2 ) The variants must not scare us: they must be identified, isolated and studied; 3) It is necessary to have anti-Covid vaccines and antiviral and monoclonal therapies updated to the variants as soon as possible; 4) We can no longer waste time but immediately and finally we must plan an action plan for the autumn. We do like the industrious ants and we do not waste time; 5) The action plan must first of all make schools, transport and places of sociality safe. Every school must be equipped with modern mechanical ventilation systems, as well as theaters and cinemas, “he suggests. And again: 6) “Today we have effective weapons against the disease, from monoclonals to antivirals. We know how to fight it; 7) The key to living with the virus is to prevent, prevent and prevent. Anticipating is the right way. useful but structural and system interventions are needed; 8) Healthcare will never be able to solve problems by itself that now require a syndemic vision and multidisciplinary interventions that invest different responsibilities and powers, from central ones to regional and citizen governments; 9) Science, institutions and politics are united, we need a universal vision of the fight against emerging and re-emerging infections; 10) We need a greater commitment to vaccinate poor countries, we cannot leave them alone in the fight against Covid. The Pope’s urgent invitation is also the our invitation and our commitment “. “Italy has shown that it can do it – remembers Vaia – the Italian citizens have been exemplary and our system has held up. We must be optimistic and rational and give confidence and strength to the country. I fully agree with the Director of Prevention Gianni Rezza, the virus is endemic and shouldn’t scare you “.