Toulouse. Covid tests, vaccines, masks… Are pharmacies ready for the Christmas rush?
By Simon Vermot Desroches
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updated on 21 Dec 22 at 13:10
In the pharmacies of Toulouse and from Occitaniarequests for tests and self-tests are growing. “People understood that the Covid-19 virus was still there, that it was still necessary to be careful. And so before the holidays, yes, certain reflexes from last year, which we had somewhat forgotten, came back”.
The phenomenon started a little more than fifteen days ago according to Jean-Marie Guillerminvice-president of the council of the order of pharmacists of Occitanie.
Tests before Christmas, stocks are ready
And a few days before family reunions, the pharmacist expects a further increase in requests: “People want to be reassured. But we are now, and unfortunately, used to this type of rush. We are therefore ready to answer on demand. »
Vaccination also resumes
Vaccination requests are also on the rise, after a pause for several months. The cause of this rejected a little lent? A lack of clear guidelines according to the pharmacist: “A few weeks ago, nobody really knew who could be vaccinated, neither us nor the population. Now that the rules are clear, well yes the vaccination and for the same reasons as the tests: protect loved ones. »
The mask, largely forgotten
On the other hand, a habit seems a little more complicated to find. It is that of wearing a mask. Sales do not increase in recent months, and the absence of obligation, especially in public transportit’s unfortunate for Jean-Marie Guillermin.
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