The head of the Infectious Diseases Hospital in Iași, Dr. Florin Roche, recommends that pilgrims arriving in Iași to the Church of St. Paraskeva wear a protective mask if they have symptoms of a respiratory illness.

Also, the Jesuit doctor claims that nutrition and hydration help the body cope with fatigue, given that people can sit for several hours in a row until they reach the reliquary with the holy relics.

“Persons with signs of respiratory disease should use a protective mask. This is a responsible gesture both on their part and for those around them. Also inform the medical staff who are monitoring the smooth progress of the pilgrimage for help and advice. Everyone should have thicker clothes and a raincoat or an umbrella in your luggage. Thermal comfort, nutrition and hydration help the body to cope with the fatigue that inevitably accumulates after a trip and then a pilgrimage,” said doctor Florin Roche, news.ro reports.

At the same time, Roshu believes that the body should be prepared for the pilgrimage, and the period before the trip to Iasi should be a period of rest and a balanced diet, rich in proteins, fats, carbohydrates and vitamins obtained from fruits and vegetables.

“Those who take food with them, make sure that there are non-perishable foods in it and do not forget to drink liquids (water, hot tea, if the temperature requires it). Those who are being treated for chronic diseases, do not forget their medicine. at home and follow its appointment according to the doctor’s appointment,” the head of the infectious disease hospital in Iasi also confirmed.

Tens of thousands of pilgrims are expected in Iasi in the coming days, who will worship the relics of the pious Paraskeva.