The criticism of the federal government's corona vaccination orders is getting louder.
Christian Drosten has now spoken up - the virologist dares to look ahead to the next few months.
Christian Drosten
does not believe in subsequent criticism of the government's vaccine order.
The top virologist sees
a possible relaxation
in the
corona crisis
only in the second half of the year.
According to Drosten, it is still too early to decide whether to extend the lockdown until February.
Berlin - The
vaccination start in Germany
has been bumpy so far.
The criticism of the failures of the federal government and the EU in ordering the vaccine is growing louder.
Now
Christian Drosten (48)
, Germany's most sought-after virologist in the corona pandemic, has also commented on the events.
In an interview with the
Hamburger Morgenpost
(Sunday), the chief virologist at the Berlin University Clinic Charité gave an assessment of the further course of the corona crisis in Germany.
In terms of vaccine procurement, Drosten held back with critical words - he defended the federal government indirectly.
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Virologist Christian Drosten sees an easing of the corona crisis only in the second half of the year.
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Criticism of vaccine procurement: Virologist Drosten with clear words
In retrospect, in Drosten's view, it is not possible to evaluate the procedure when ordering vaccines.
“It's such a complex matter.
You had to order the vaccine months in advance - and at the time you didn't even know whether the vaccine in question would work, ”said the 48-year-old.
It is "now practically impossible
to assess that in retrospect," he said.
At the same time, the top virologist pointed out that after the Biontech vaccine, the AstraZeneca vaccine had already been approved in Great Britain.
“You should catch up with that very quickly in the EU, because this vaccine can also be vaccinated in normal medical practices.” The reason for this is the lack of a special refrigeration requirement for this vaccine.
Corona crisis in Germany: Drosten on the time of possible relaxation
At the same time, the Berlin scientist expects a
challenging first half of 2021
.
He is optimistic about the year 2021, but the first six months could be complicated, according to the virologist.
Relaxation in the second half of the year could only take place if you manage to vaccinate a large number of people by then.
“We will get into a situation where we have vaccinated large parts of the risk groups and then there will be forces who say that there is no longer any reason for restrictions.
The latter, however, will be a miscalculation, because we must not allow very high incidences in principle.
Not even with the younger ones, ”added Drosten.
Drosten on corona lockdown in Germany: "Maybe we will experience a surprise"
The
virologist also commented on the
discussion about
extending the lockdown in Germany
.
In view of a lower number of tests over the holidays, he believes that there are currently no reliable data.
“But we can see from the proportion of positive tests that the numbers are currently not going down.
That's not good, ”warned Drosten.
Only in mid-January could it be said whether the lockdown would have to be extended into February.
"Maybe we will have a positive surprise".
In politics, however, an extension of the corona lockdown seems increasingly likely.
Several prime ministers and experts have already spoken out in favor of a continuation ahead of the summit meeting scheduled for January 5th.
(va)
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