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The number of approx. 50 thousand. daily SARS-CoV-2 infections does not reflect the actual scale of infection – believes prof. Maciej Banach from the Medical University of Łódź. – I estimate that now it may be even over 100. coronavirus infections daily. Meanwhile, the effects of the fifth wave of the epidemic in Poland are already visible. “Omikron is taking its toll now,” says the specialist. What’s happening?
- The fifth wave effect is already visible in hospitals – says prof. Maciej Banach. In his opinion, this is a result of the lack of restrictions on Omicron
- The specialist notes that last week about 250 thousand. less tests than ordered. Effect? – I estimate that now it may be even over 100. coronavirus infections daily – the specialist believes
- Effect? “Even more hospitalizations and deaths, especially among unvaccinated people,” says the doctor. In his opinion, we already have a small chance for new vaccinations. Banach explains why
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«The fifth wave effect is already visible in hospitals»
The scientist pointed out that there are still many coronavirus infections and COVID-19 cases. And although it is slightly less than last week, the epidemiological situation does not change. – The effect of the fifth wave is already visible in hospitals – emphasized prof. Banach. – We have about 450 more covid patients than on Thursday and almost 4. more than less than two weeks ago, the increased number of people requiring ventilated care and still a large number of deaths – he noted. – The number of hospitalized people is the highest since January 12, almost 17. 300 people – he informed.
According to the professor, the current situation is a result of the lack of restrictions on Omikron, a very quickly spreading variant of the coronavirus. “Omikron is taking its toll right now,” he stressed. – There are 58 percent in Poland. people vaccinated and only 28 percent. the so-called the third booster dose. This means that this variant of SARS-CoV-2, although less virulent, less dangerous – with the scale of disease we have – causes and will result in a lot of indications for treatment in hospitals. – assessed Maciej Banach.
Prof. Banach: now even more than 100 infections daily
The doctor reminded that last week there were nearly 1,6 million orders for the covid test. – 1 million 350 thousand of them were made, i.e. by 250 thousand. less tests than ordered. For various reasons, including Due to the limitations of the possibility of testing, availability to a doctor, or as a result of their own decision, some people did not check whether they have COVID-19 because they were afraid of isolation, quarantine, Banach points out.
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According to the scientist, the number of about 50 thousand. SARS-CoV-2 infections per day does not reflect their true extent. – I estimate that now it may be even over 100. coronavirus infections per day, which in the near future will result in even more hospitalizations and deaths, especially among unvaccinated people – said prof. Banach. – After all, we have very specific data, showing that the greatest number of people with COVID-19 and with a severe course of this disease are in the provinces with the lowest level of vaccinations – he indicated.
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– Unfortunately, due to inadequate education during these two years of the pandemic, we already have little chance for new vaccinations – he emphasized.
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Prof. Banach cautions patients
Prof. Banach points out that still in a pandemic, people suffering from diseases other than COVID-19 are not receiving treatment and testing according to medical recommendations. – From the perspective of the patient, especially the elderly, there is the fear of the hospital in the time of a pandemic. However, you should never ignore any symptoms of a disease previously diagnosed by a doctor, he warns.
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– We cannot afford chronic diseases, especially heart and vascular diseases and cancer, to develop. Their non-monitoring and treatment discontinuation cannot be allowed – summed up prof. Maciej Banach.
PAP/ Hubert Bekrycht
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