Province of Slovakia in the coronary virus epidemic.
39, KV 19 Let’s start with the delta variant, also called AY.4, which is causing the latest wave of the epidemic in Slovakia.
40, KV 19 We can continue with another variant derived from the delta variant AY.4 and thus the delta plus variant is also referred to as AY.4.2. Delta plus has been described since the beginning of November 21 as a more infectious variant, when the infectivity is 10-15% higher. we were able to learn by delta plus that it is unlikely to lead to a symptomatic infection, that is, that it will manifest itself in specific manifestations when infected. This further means that, compared to the delta, the delta plus records only a third of the corona virus symptoms, while in the delta the corona virus symptoms show up to half of the cases.
41, KV 19 Furthermore, some manifestations of the disease in delta plus are in 2/3 cases, while in delta up to 3/4 cases.
42, VK 19 And although delta plus is 10-15% more infectious, it has not been shown to cause a more severe disease course or to be more resistant to vaccines.
43 KV 19 So, overall, we can say that for a given statistical deviation, there is no big difference between the delta and delta plus variants. Nevertheless, the authorities and the media are spreading panic and I am looking for us to find that it will be much worse with the delta if it spreads.
44, VK 19 We all know that a virus can mutate, which it does. And to pass on this ability of mutation, when there is not much difference between mutations, as something that can be a big problem is rather important and rather stated about who is pushing this speculation to the public. That he is incompetent, or the public is raising his ego. Nothing more.
45, VK 19 And the latest sensation is called Omikron, also called B.1.1.529. This variant originates in South Africa and began to appear only a few days ago at the end of November 21.
46, VK 19 And, as is customary with our authorities and the media, they are beginning to use this sensation again for self-presentation, even though the findings so far are more in the level of speculation and not as something quite probable.
47, VK 19 What do we know about Omikron from South Africa? And let’s mention what’s behind the new sensation, as well as what’s against it. Because, for example, in the UK, voices that are not sensational are also given quite significant space and present knowledge more objectively. For example, evidence from the UK suggests that, for example, Omicron is quite unlikely to cause the epidemic to restart. Or that current knowledge that current vaccines are also effective against infection and the likely serious course of the disease
48, VK 19 Nevertheless, our authorities and the media are leaning towards the sensation, and Omikron describes the disaster as a whole and claims that as it spreads, healthcare collapses. The present present alarm report is based on insufficient verified and examined documents, which are currently only at the level of speculation.
49, VK 19 I am not saying that there is no need to be cautious, but strong statements are not in place at the moment. Even in the UK, they do not take it lightly and take action. For example, quarantine for all who cross borders from risk areas. And this must be done in Slovakia as well. But importantly, their attitude is much more balanced, such as in Slovakia, where authorities and the media crave a sensation that supports their self-presentation. Regardless of the consequences.
49, VK 19 The smallness and provinciality of Slovakia is shown by its imbalance in the evaluation of previous knowledge in a broader context, also in connection with the variants of the corona virus before the delta and it will happen after the delta. Unfortunately. This is a reality when there is no courage to have one’s own balanced view based on a broader context, not only by the authorities but also by the authorities.