Čaputová warns of disaster: Measures must not be further determined by those who reject the existence of a pandemic – Denník N

According to Zuzana Čaputová, due to the pandemic situation, it is necessary to make “difficult decisions” and not postpone them, otherwise it warns of disaster. “The steps taken to combat the pandemic must not be further determined by those who reject or facilitate the existence of the pandemic. Even though some of them are noisier than the facts, “she said.

“We are facing a catastrophic development in hospitals and the only way to reverse it, at least in part, is to take targeted measures to slow the spread of the virus and speed up vaccination. Even today, the later we do it, the more it will hurt, “she said in the opinion.

“I want to thank everyone who behaved responsibly and considerately to their surroundings. It is therefore appropriate that they also expect appropriate measures to be relaxed. On the other hand, if we demonstrably know that the virus ends up in the hospital many times more often, they are not vaccinated, it is right to respect the voice of experts and tighten the measures, “adds the president.

At the current stage of the pandemic, according to the president, this is no longer a political decision, but a question of survival and at the same time the path taken by most of the surrounding countries.

“The primary role of the state is to protect the health and lives of citizens and it must not relinquish this role. Not even in the face of populism or threats. Let’s listen to the testimonies of front-line medics. They are confronted on a daily basis with how terrible this disease can be, they risk their health and they stand by the patients even in the last moments of their lives. Political disputes must recede in time, and those leaders who are unable to lead by example and help health professionals should at least not resist. The humanity and generosity of paramedics to our failures cannot be infinite. ”