Coronavirus: the expert recommends mass, free testing in Hungary
Exclusion of the infection would be easily facilitated by easy access to the tests, which should also be done free of charge. It was raised among doctors that he was coming to the office
some patients with typical respiratory symptoms should be admitted separately, while immediate antigen tests should be used
he added Balázs Rékassy is a health economist.
Based on Portfolio searches, an antigen rapid test can be purchased at pharmacies in many European countries for under € 10 (Slovak pharmacies offer it for € 13 and Portuguese for € 3-4). COVID-19 Screen Italia Antigen rapid test is available in Hungary for HUF 6,900.
There are currently fewer test points in operation in Hungary, as capacities will be withdrawn from the third wave of epidemics if demand increases with the rise of the fourth wave, he noted.
THE EXPERT ALSO CLAIMS THAT MASS EVENTS ARE HELD IN THE COUNTRY WITHOUT RESTRICTIONS,
use the message that they do not take the presence of the coronavirus seriously.
Epidemiological restrictions have been exempted from the National Day of August 20 and the events of the Eucharistic Congress, which have already seen a condensed rise in the number of infected people, hospital care is needed for the unvaccinated. Symptoms of hospital admissions include pneumonia, shortness of breath, and difficulty breathing.
The workload of covid wards in hospitals is not so dangerous yet, said Balázs Rékassy, adding that there is no question yet about the need to take over employees from outpatient care.
Hungary is making a mistake by putting everything to vaccination
He is making a mistake with the country that he puts all the sheets for vaccination, the repository necessary for effective defense must be introduced and carried out – Balázs Rékassy pointed out. According to the health expert, the original function of the protection card should be restored, mass events should not be exempted from epidemiological restrictions, the fourth wave of the coronavirus epidemic should be taken seriously during their duration, and the use of public transport would be justified. .
He does not consider it right for people to receive a protection certificate a few days after vaccination, because – with the exception of the Janssen vaccine – the vaccination creates a false illusion of protection that develops only days after the second.
According to experts, the third vaccination is not justified for everyone, it is worth taking an antibody test before vaccination – said the expert, who believes that it would be worthwhile to perform mass testing, “Or to conduct a representative survey with us, which would be interesting in all respects, as Hungary is a relatively special country, as it uses both Eastern and Western vaccines. The data would be beneficial for both experts and policy makers.” he added.
The third vaccine is mainly recommended for people over 60 years of age who have been vaccinated with Sinopharm, and may not have the right antibody. The third vaccination is also warranted for those with immune disease.
The coronavirus is most dangerous to unvaccinated,
In Hungary, 1 in 3 people in the adult population is still not vaccinated – their fears and resentments must be understood and convinced.
To this end, the IndaHouse in Hernádszentandrás has launched a campaign to promote vaccination – he drew attention to Balázs Rékassy, who is also taking part in the campaign, during which the situation helps families to register for vaccination, and they will monitor their second vaccination. .
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