Experts have said the number of cases could rise, drawing attention to the importance of mask-wearing, especially in public places such as public transport and cinemas. Head of Department of Infectious Diseases and Clinical Microbiology, Istanbul University, Istanbul Medical School, Prof. Dr. Haluk Eraksoy, “We must emphasize that this disease is not over. The masks were removed early. New Omicron BA4 and BA5 variants released in Europe. Those who say, “I was vaccinated and I have this disease, nothing will happen to me”, are at high risk of becoming ill with this new variant.”
“WE MUST CONTINUE TO WEAR MASKS”
According to news from Meltem Güna from Hürriyet, Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine Department of Pediatric Infectious Diseases Prof. Dr. Mehmet Ceyhan in “There is an increase in the United States, European countries, China and Korea. This increase comes from two new mutant viruses from Omicron. They spread faster than Omicron, but their clinical course is mild. An increase in cases is also seen in Turkey. Those who have received three doses of the mRNA vaccine are protected from the severe picture for the time being. We must also take precautions at least when entering the country.he suggested.
President of the Turkish Society of Thoracology Prof. Dr. Oya Itil if “Hopefully we won’t see a new wave in the fall. We must increase the number of tests, continue to vaccinate, continue to wear masks indoors, on public transport, on planes.” said.
Source: Cumhuriyet
