The specialist in Pulmonology, Haris Armeftis, and the Pathologist-Infectious Diseases, Emeritus Professor of Medicine at the University of Athens and President of the Cypriot Society of Clinical Microbiology and Dermatology, Dr.
Initially, Dr. Armeftis said that the Omicron mutation appears to increase hospitalizations, and explained that even if the schools were reopened, half of the classrooms would not be able to function, and teachers and children would be cases and stay at home.
He added that with such a wide spread, we are not going to the end, while there is also the risk of mutations. As long as the increased numbers are maintained, the condition can be avoided and some can be treated such as vulnerable groups, the unvaccinated and those who did not take the third dose.
For his part, Dr. Petrikos said that the big bet is for the health system to endure, although so far it seems to be holding up. He added that stricter measures were proposed to prevent the pressure of the health system.
He pointed out that we are entering a period of infections and the key is the test, people with symptoms should be checked.
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