Optimism in the corona advisory cabinet: "Green mark policy has proven itself, it may later be possible to allow removal of masks indoors" • However, experts warned against opening the sky in a controlled manner: "The necessary control measures have not been implemented, there may be a heavy price for the move"
Oren Ben Hakon
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Oren Ben Hakon
Separating from the masks?
The corona advisory cabinet, led by Professor Ran Blitzer, held a hearing on Tuesday, in which participants expressed optimism about halting the plague.
The discussion was attended by Prof. Nachman Ash, Corona Projector, Dr. Sharon Elrai Price, Prof. Galia Rahav, Dr. Dror Dicker, Dr. Dorit Natan, Prof. Nadav Davidovich and other senior officials.
During the discussion, participants noted that the green label policy has proven itself and should continue.
Regarding the continued obligation to wear masks, the cabinet said that at this stage there is still no room to allow masks to be removed indoors, but agreed that if the trend continues and evidence accumulates of a significant reduction in vaccines from vaccinated and recovering people, , Within the green character restrictions.
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Regarding the wearing of masks, the experts further noted that if the decrease in morbidity continues, "an erosion in the enforcement and application of the restrictions, including masks, is expected."
Therefore, it was recommended to adjust the restrictions to inventions and move from guidelines and enforcement to professional recommendations, for example, to recommend to the high-risk population, even if vaccinated, to wear masks in enclosed spaces or in a situation where the risk is high.
This is in light of the findings that there are populations such as patients with multiple diseases or transplants, for whom the vaccine is less effective.
However, the cabinet warned against opening the sky in an uncontrolled manner, noting that such a move could come at a heavy price, and that the control measures required of it have not yet been implemented.