Experts predict a rise in coronavirus and flu cases and recommend wearing masks on public transportation

Epidemiologist and researcher at the Valencian Community Health and Biomedical Research Foundation (Fisabio) Salvador Pero warns Flu and coronavirus rates ‘expected’ to continue for another two to three weeks People with symptoms are advised to wear masks as well as in enclosed spaces such as public transportation.

In a statement to EFE, Perrault argued that The epidemiological situation in the Valencian community is “normal”, although it clarifies that “the normal situation is complex in terms of primary care, emergencies and hospitalizations”noting that it’s unclear “how it will continue or how saturated the service will be.”

In his opinion, if People with only mild symptoms and those who can avoid symptoms do not go to health centers

not only to “not be unnecessarily saturated” but because “it’s a really bad day to have a waiting room full of people coughing”.

Perot explained that he believed We’re going through a “normal” breathing season, but he clarified that it “doesn’t mean ‘good,’ but is expected.” It noted that influenza and COVID-19 are expected to “trend upward within two to three weeks,” while respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) “may have peaked or will peak soon.” We will wait and see how schools and daycare centers recover. “

treat Regarding the use of masks, It’s recommended for people with symptoms, whether it’s “the flu, COVID-19, or any other illness,” as well as for certain groups of people Traffic and other enclosed spaces, It also recommends that those who have not yet been vaccinated against influenza and COVID-19 get a flu shot and ventilate enclosed spaces.

“We don’t care if it’s COVID, influenza, respiratory syncytial virus, or something else. If it’s COVID, people don’t need to get tested and they don’t need to wear masks, and if it’s other viruses, they don’t. “If you have respiratory symptoms, whatever they are, please wear a mask and limit your contact, especially with vulnerable groups.”

Epidemiologists assure EFE updated vaccines, In addition to reducing the risk of severe illness, it may make people more resistant to infection for about five to six months.

According to Perot, New variants of the coronavirus have a “window of transmission, which is why they displace other variants, and shorten these periods”, but he affirmed that “we will never have a situation like 2020 or 2021”. “We are highly vaccinated, the infection rate is high, and we have a strong risk of developing a serious new coronavirus resistance, except in people with compromised immune systems,” he concluded.

hospital pressure

In itself, Sources from the CSIF union told EFE that health care pressure remains at Valencia’s community hospitals But there is no saturation and there is no need to open additional rooms for pre-entry, although they expect a tough start to the year if pressure increases.

According to sources, in lMost hospital centers have beds to care for patients.many of whom suffer from respiratory illnesses.