Easter is just around the corner: THIS are the recommendations of the Chief Hygienist! COVID is still a threat – Topky.sk

The epidemic situation in the country is gradually improving and a large part of the population has in the meantime taken the opportunity to protect themselves with the COVID-19 vaccine. “Eventually, they have already received a booster dose of vaccination, which has increased their level of protection against infection,” said Chief Hygienist Ján Mikas. Archive VIDEO COVID situation is still improving: Measures do not change during Easter! Respirators are decided after the holidays COVID is still a threat, vaccination is important However, this does not mean that COVID no longer poses a threat to our society. “It is still the case that especially unvaccinated people, if they are careless, continue to run the risk of needing medical help or their medical condition requiring hospitalization. Fully vaccinated families and groups have a better chance of spending holidays together in relative peace,” Mikas said. In addition to the benefits of vaccination against COVID, he also emphasized other basic anti-epidemic measures by which we can protect ourselves and our family from infection, or reduce the risk that COVID-19 will “catch up” with us when we return to work or school. Recommendations of the Chief Hygienist 1. Thoroughly wear a respirator indoors, in populated places, assemblies, business meetings in the period before the family visit, during religious services (interior, exterior) and also after returning to the group after the holidays. Always wear the respirator when traveling with the family on public transport holidays, such as buses or trains. 2. During visits and leisure activities, take the opportunity to be outdoors; if the weather or situation does not allow it, ventilate frequently and ensure that you do not sit together in the exhaled air. 3. If you are going to meet elderly people, chronically ill, pregnant women or other people prone to infections or more severe illnesses, try to avoid risky places before visiting them – especially those where more people spend more time without respirators. It is advisable to test yourself with at least a self-test before the visit. People need to acquire the knowledge COVID is no longer a new infection. “People need to acquire knowledge about this disease and follow it according to their own consciousness and conscience. Each of us already has enough information about COVID-19 to be able to consider the risk in individual situations – as in the case of other infections. Consideration and respect for The health of others is an essential part of life in society, “he added.