The Ministry of Health today (Sunday) discussed the possibility of canceling the isolations for those vaccinated against corona, who were exposed to the verified LeMicron.
This is due to the growing morbidity and the fact that many people are in isolation.
Another discussion on the subject will take place today.
The Cabinet of Experts also yesterday recommended the return of the exemption from full isolation for vaccinated in three doses, subject to a negative test, for those who have been exposed to the verified Omicron.
This, "once the consequences of isolation will weigh on the functioning of the economy and the health system."
Meanwhile, the Ministry of Health has issued an emergency permit for the drug "Paxlovid", Pfizer's antiviral drug for the treatment of corona.
The Ministry of Health and Pfizer have signed an agreement to purchase the drug, and it is expected to arrive in Israel in the coming days.
Recall that "Paxlobide" was approved last week by the FDA for emergency approval.
The drug is intended for corona patients with mild to moderate symptoms, who are at high risk for corona complications.
It is intended for home treatment, and it should be given 5-3 days from the onset of symptoms.
The duration of treatment is five days.
The side effects observed in the study were moderate and similar between the treatment group and the placebo group.
All of these confirm efficiency and a good safety profile.
Reduce non-essential contacts
Against the background of the spread of the omicron strain, the multiplicity of adhesions and isolations makes it difficult to operate workplaces, and new work practices are being adopted.
Prof. Ronit Calderon-Margalit, from the School of Public Health of the Hebrew University and Hadassah Hospital, addressed the operation of workplaces alongside the current wave of morbidity.
"One way of doing this: Employers will do quick tests for employees, or one test every few days, which will help reduce isolation for the vaccinated as well, and allow attendance in the workplace. Reducing occupancy and increasing ventilation are also methods that work and are effective."
Prof. Hagai Levin, chairman of the Association of Public Health Physicians, also addressed the issue. "It is recommended to reduce non-essential contacts in the near future.
A workplace that can initiate risk reduction for employees and visitors should not wait for government directives, "said Prof. Levin, adding:" It is worth considering releasing vaccines from isolation, and be content with adhering to measures to prevent infection.
In high-risk places a combination of rapid tests should be considered.
It is important that the Ministry of Health issues updated and balanced investigation and isolation guidelines. "
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