Do not start office romances: the immunologist told how not to pick up COVID-19 at work

European countries gradually abolish antiviral measures imposed because of the pandemic, COVID-19. The authorities of several Russian regions also gradually lift the restrictions. What measures can be weakened right now, and which is to be retained, in the broadcast channel “Russia 24” said immunologist-allergist Vladimir Bolibok.

According to experts, it is obvious that the lifting of the isolation regime should be linked “not only with epidemiological process, but also with the state of the economy”.

“I would say that it is a sanitary and political issue. It is very difficult to get into the head of politicians who decide. Than they are guided, that they need to ask. But any epidemiologist will ask – he will tell you: “No quarantine for another three months!” said Bolibok.

He explained that the reports that the incidence of coronavirus emerged on a plateau, does not mean that the epidemic has gone on recession.

“out on the plateau means that we have the disease has reached the peak. That is now infected and fall ill the greatest number of people”, – said the expert.

In such a situation, according to him, the abolition of restrictions need to be guided in the utilization of hospital beds. If to speak about the situation in Moscow, now the city healthcare system is experiencing peak load. This is not to say that hospitals are overcrowded – they still reserve beds, so you can enter some relief.

“it is Possible to reduce to some extent the isolation mode can be run in varying degrees the economy, but it is necessary to look across industries,” – said immunologist. He explained that to resume the work of the enterprise, where workers can be at a safe distance from each other, where they can be protected from intrusion.

“From my point of view, the danger is primarily by public transport. HereUzhno not to quit and not to undo the mask mode. That is the entrance to the subway, the entrance to the trolleybus, the bus, where quite a large number of people in a confined space are a mask mode is required! – said the expert. – And the second is the shops, any retail outlets, where people gather a variety of fall in an enclosed space. There is also need to follow a mask mode”.

Balibar stressed: the threat is in close contact with a carrier of the virus.

“Why all the first were closed beauty salons, hair salons? Wizard works with your head on the arm. Why do we have infected in the first place doctors linear, that is precinct? Because he needs to approach the patient back to back, to look him in the throat,” he explained.

However, in offices with proper Seating of workers and use of personal protective equipment – you can work.

“If you are in the office, and Seating with a large enough distance, and people all measures to comply with what this coronavirus be transmitted then? Don’t make romance, kiss in the closet and you’ll be fine,” concluded immunologist.

According to the latest data of the operational headquarters for the fight against the spread of coronavirus, the last day in Russia revealed more than 8.9 thousand cases of infection with coronavirus. The total number of cases rose to 353,4 thousands of people. In General, the trend to reduce the number of new cases after a peak in the first half of may.