For the third year in a row, we will celebrate the Easter carefully and personal protective measures, but closer to normal than the previous two. The SARS-CoV-2 It is resilient, and through its many variations, it serves to remind us that it is among us.
«We will celebrate Easter in accordance with the current measures, with caution and while wearing masks in enclosed spaces. We’ll get together with our loved ones and celebrate while taking care of the elderly and most vulnerable. And if we experience any suspicious symptoms, we will self-isolate, protecting ourselves and our loved ones,» Deputy Minister of Health Mina Gkaga, told APE-MPE.
The steps toward a return to normalcy are gradual and cautious and scientists are closely monitoring the epidemiological situation. «After two years of health, social, and economic strain,» says Ms. Gaga, «we all need to relax. However, we must continue to be cautious—for ourselves and for our loved ones, especially if they belong to a vulnerable group.”. From the very beginning, controlling the pandemic has depended on individual responsibility – alongside collective and political efforts. Without each of us doing our part, we cannot manage the pandemic. In our country, the majority of the population has, from the very beginning, demonstrated a strong sense of social responsibility and personal accountability by adhering to the measures and getting vaccinated. That is why we must thank all these citizens for their efforts.’.
The Deputy Minister of Health emphasizes that the situation is being closely monitored and that decisions are based on scientific recommendations. Regarding the emergence of a new SARS-CoV-2 variant, Ms. Gaga states that «The emergence of a new variant cannot be predicted", neither in terms of when it first appeared nor, of course, in terms of its transmissibility and severity. »We are monitoring the epidemiological developments both in our country and in Europe and the rest of the world; we are listening to the recommendations of the scientific committees and proceeding accordingly.« As for the end of the pandemic, »it is impossible to make predictions,” the Deputy Minister of Health emphasizes.
Regarding his preparation ESY Regarding the response to a potential wave of the pandemic this fall, Ms. Gaga emphasizes: «The National Health System has been coping with multiple waves of the pandemic for the past two years. We now have more experience, and The system has been strengthened and will be further strengthened».
He adds that «the pandemic has highlighted even more strongly the importance and value of collaboration and teamwork, redefined the doctor-patient and nurse-patient relationships, and has once again brought into focus the great strength of the National Health System, which is none other than its people. »For these people and for all citizens who trust the public health system, we are designing and implementing a new, more humane, more flexible, and more efficient National Health System.”.
