Karagiannis: The situation in the schools is worrying - What he said about Theophania

The front page hosted the member of the Advisory team of the Ministry of Health Dr. Petros Karagiannis, who spoke about the occurrence of the Omicron mutation in Cyprus, but also about the new measures that experts are examining.

He initially said that "in the next 2-3 weeks we may see a decrease in the number of cases, as the virus will not have the opportunity to be easily transmitted." the measures. "I am concerned about the situation in schools, as many children are either cases or are in self-limitation." He added that the same happens with teachers and will result in schools malfunctioning. "Maybe the measures also concern the students."

Dr. Karagiannis also spoke about the possibility of implementing measures in the churches, emphasizing that the day of the Epiphany is worrying. "Crowding is common in throwing the Cross and many will not even wear masks."

He went on to say that there is no doubt that Omicron has prevailed in Cyprus. "Its transmission is rapid," he said. He added that it will help the herd's immunity, if no other mutation occurs afterwards.

Finally, he explained that we are heading towards the endemic phase of the pandemic and with the help of vaccines, the mutations of the virus will be reduced.

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