Quirós spoke about the increase in COVID cases in CABA and called for vaccination

Faced with the increase in cases of COVID-19 in the City of Buenos Aires, the Minister of Health of Buenos Aires, Fernán Quirós, spoke and assured that it is “something frequent” and that it is already a phenomenon every year. The minister brought peace of mind to the population and said that “Covid has a cycle of increase in cases in autumn-winter, and another one that is usually associated with social gatherings”, referring to the Christmas and New Year celebrations.In radio statements, he said: “We have come out of the drama of Covid and it remained as just another infectious and contagious disease. What we need to do is not worry and maintain the vaccination campaign.” Quirós also remarked that anyone who wants to get a new dose of the vaccine can do so in the City’s public hospitals and outpatient centers; and that from now on it is necessary to give only one dose a year. At the moment, doses of the Pfizer and Moderna vaccine are being applied in the City.” As of yesterday we had four patients in intensive care and about 18 in general wards in all public hospitals in the City. We are riding one of the famous waves, but it is much less strong than before. Mass swabbing in hospitals is no longer necessary, only for at-risk groups and those who are admitted,” he said. PAHO recommended maintaining surveillance for SARS-CoV-2 circulation For its part, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) recommended that member countries maintain vigilance in the face of the high levels in the Region of the Americas of respiratory diseases driven by the circulation of SARS-CoV-2, influenza, and respiratory syncytial virus.” Currently, the Northern Hemisphere is experiencing epidemic activity associated with the circulation of these three viruses expected in the winter, while some countries in the Southern Hemisphere are experiencing higher incidences than expected for this season, due to the circulation of SARS-CoV-2,” PAHO said. The agency recommended member states “to maintain surveillance of respiratory viruses to detect any change in circulation or in the severity of the disease”In addition, it advised that they be prepared to respond “to a possible increase in cases and hospitalizations; and continue efforts to increase vaccination against influenza and Covid-19, primarily in vulnerable and high-risk populations.”

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