05.07.2021 – 08:15
Europe has been on alert for weeks by the rapidly spreading Indian variant of the coronavirus. Our country has not yet identified the presence of this virus, but the risk is present.
In an interview given to “Klan” television, the head of the National Emergency, Skënder Brataj, says that the unvaccinated are the most at risk to be affected by this mutation and to distribute it to the population.
“The special thing about this period with this type of virus is the fact of infecting people who have not been vaccinated, but also those who have applied a dose so far. “While vaccination with both doses has reduced the prevalence of this variant by a much higher percentage.”, said Brataj.
Even earlier, the Minister of Health Manastirliu, while talking about the facilitation of antiCOVID measures, raised the alert from the “Delta” variant, calling for vigilance.
“We will continue, as we have done from the first day of the epidemic in the country, to follow the recommendations of experts. We are continuing with the gradual easing of anti-COVID measures. From today, the curfew is extended until 24:00, and the participation of the public, spectators or fans in sports, social, cultural activities or conferences is allowed. But, there is an alert that our experts refer to and I would like to bring it to your attention and to all citizens: It is the alert due to the ‘Delta’ variant (Delta Plus), which has been identified in the countries of the region and is evaluated by the WHO. as a worrying variant for the impact on public health and for this reason maximum care is required “, stressed Manastirliu.
According to the minister, it is important that during this process we have a good vaccination coverage for age groups.
“We will reduce the bandage and we will also continue with the open days of vaccination in July and August. We focus on vaccination, as it is the only life-saving weapon. “Therefore, all those who are given the opportunity to be vaccinated should use it and there should be no negligence.”