News in English     | 04.09.2020. 14:33 |

Čerkez: We are facing a period of greater risk of infection due to cold weather

FENA Vernera Jakupović

SARAJEVO, September 4 (FENA) - Member of the Crisis Staff of the FBiH Ministry of Health and Assistant FBiH Minister of Public Health Goran Čerkez said at a press conference today that the epidemiological situation is always the basis for measures and that they were not significantly changed at yesterday's meeting of the Crisis Staff except for one which refers to recommendations for schools since the new school year has begun.

It is recommended that holding of meetings of teachers' councils and other meetings such as meetings with parents should be reduced. Sessions of this type should be held online, and if not possible, in smaller groups.

Čerkez emphasized that we are facing a period of greater risk of infection due to cold weather, which is characteristic of a higher incidence of respiratory infections; people are returning from vacations and the new school year has begun, and there will be opening of theaters and similar events.

“It is important to emphasize that the risk is always there, although in some cantons there is a decrease in the number of newly infected and in some, on the other hand, that number increases,” said Čerkez.

Visits to residents of social institutions and inmates in penitentiary institutions are possible, he said, but those institutions should have their own crisis plans and respect for hygienic-epidemiological measures.

When it comes to outdoor sports, it should be decided how much it is possible to ensure the least risky presence of spectators on sports fields. The risk is not great in the stands if physical distance is enabled, but meeting people before and after matches, as in catering facilities and the like is risky.

"We are ready to give instructions on stronger supervision after these events," Čerkez said.

He urged employed people not to come to work if they have a fever, feel weak or have any respiratory problems.

He thanked citizens, many of whom complied with the measures and recommendations against coronavirus, which has contributed to the smaller spread of the infection in some cantons.

He also thanked epidemiologists and medical staff, whose share in the fight against the epidemic is huge.

(FENA) A. B.

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