Corona Sixth Wave: Experts suggest how to stop it before it starts

The rate of infection increases, as does the number of patients in Corona, and if it continues like this, it is a pre-determined scenario.

We asked some experts to recommend how to prevent the 6th wave, and is it even possible?

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22/03/2022

Tuesday, 22 March 2022, 09:31

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At the beginning of the week we were informed that the corona was not merciful and that it was back in our lives, when for the first time in more than 12,000 verified coronas (more precisely 12,869) were diagnosed per day, the positive test rate rose to 20.48 percent, and the infection rate jumped to 1.23.

Although these numbers are not very threatening at the moment, we all remember how each wave begins - with a small ripple followed by a tsunami.

At present, no more restrictions are planned on entry into the country, on the education system or on businesses in the country.

But will we again be late in making decisions and find ourselves in unnecessary closures?

We asked to check with top experts what can and should be done right now.

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Prof. Sigal Sadecki, former head of public health services at the Ministry of Health and currently a faculty member in the Faculty of Medicine at Tel Aviv University

"We expect an increase in morbidity in Israel and around the world that stems at least in part from the removal of restrictions and a return to a social routine

. "Testing variants - and continuing to explain to the public that vaccinations must be adhered to, that masks must continue to be used and that populations at risk of infection must be protected."

Do not give up the masks.

Prof. Sigal Sadecki (Photo: Flash 90, -)

Dr. Dan Yemin, Head of the Laboratory for Modeling the Spread of Infectious Diseases at Tel Aviv University

"Under the current conditions, the goal is not to stop the sixth wave, but to reduce infection in

increased risk populations and make drug treatment accessible to this population. In practice, it is

required

: Testing in the community only for at-risk

populations , and making the testing complexes 'get tested and get a

cure

'. It makes no sense to test those who cannot be treated

"On the vulnerable populations. All other restrictions only delay the end and increase the suffering."

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Prof. Danny Cohen from the School of Public Health at Tel Aviv University

"In order to stop the sixth wave of corona you need to get vaccinated with at least 3 vaccine doses, get tested when there are clinical signs and continue to wear masks indoors."

At least three vaccine doses.

Vaccinated man (Photo: Reuven Castro)

Dr. Adi Niv-Yagoda, Health Policy Specialist, Member of the Cabinet of Experts and Lecturer at Tel Aviv University

"In recent days we have witnessed a clear trend of an increase in the morbidity and spread of the plague, but it is too early to announce that it is a sixth wave. Reality shows that it is almost impossible to stop a wave or control its altitude, but there are

measures The restrictions we have known in the last two years to the public space, but precautions should be taken especially in institutions where at-risk populations are located (hospitals, nursing homes, day care centers for the elderly, etc.), such as: routine staff / inpatient screening tests, antigen tests for visitors, Be sure to wear masks and more.

With regard to the behavior of the general public, now that the morbidity is rising and the chances of getting infected - every person should be responsible for his health and take a degree of caution derived from the personal medical condition, risk factors and more.

However, as long as it is the Omicon variant, it is likely that the health care system will be able to accommodate the current increase, and even more. "

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