The spokesman of OKYPY, Charalambos Charilaou, expresses intense concern about the issue of the influx of cases in closed structures, on the occasion of the incidents with nuns, but also priests, who were or continue to be treated in public hospitals. Speaking to KYPE, Mr. Charilaou, also stated that the organization is on alert after the opening, today, of primary schools.
According to Mr. Charilaou, "there is a series of cases involving six nuns who did not receive the coronavirus vaccine and were treated at the Larnaca General Hospital. "Three of the nuns were discharged, while the other three remain in the public hospital."
He also stated that "three priests are being treated at the Limassol General Hospital, whose condition is serious and that is why they are being treated in the Intensive Care Unit since they need closer monitoring."
"Such series of cases in closed structures, we are very worried," said Mr. Charilaou.
Asked to confirm that it is confirmed that in closed structures, such as nursing homes, churches and monasteries, personal protection measures are observed, Mr. Charilaou said that "there are decrees of the Ministry of Health that each of us must comply with. "Otherwise, the chances of transmitting the virus increase," he said.
At the moment, he continued, "we do not have so many cases of closed structures. We believe that the administration of the third dose of the vaccine against it Covid-19 in nursing home tenants, will help minimize the risk of transmitting the virus, especially to the elderly, most of whom with morbidity, who in case of illness have a very high chance of being hospitalized and admitted to the Intensive Care Unit Therapy ".
Vigilant after the opening of schools
Asked whether OKYPY is worried about the opening of Primary Schools today, Mr. Charilaou said that "the beginning of the new school year has put us on alert because our fear is not whether children will get sick, which will show mild symptoms. . "Our fear is that there will be no transmission from children to older ages, especially to vaccinated people, who are more likely to get sick and in this way the number of hospitalizations will increase."
Asked how much Cyprus is shielded against the new coronavirus Mu mutation, Charalambos Charilaou referred to epidemiologists, but said that "any mutation in the virus worries us, especially if it is not covered by existing vaccines." That is why we insist that everyone be vaccinated so that the virus is not grounded, so that it is constantly mutating. "
Asked whether OKYPY is satisfied with the large percentage of the population that has been vaccinated, given the beginning of the winter season, the spokesman of the Organization said that "80% is a high percentage to cover the population. However, as far as we know and in accordance with the recommendations of the experts, the effort must be increased ".
Mr. Charilaou also described the situation in the Hospitals and the patients with coronavirus as "good", "since the number of patients has decreased considerably. "This allows us to perform non-emergency surgeries, in order to serve this portion of patients as well," he concluded.