Recommendations The day after the WHO announced that Covid-19 is no longer a global emergency, experts from the National Public Health Organization (EODY) are approaching.

According to EODY, “In practice, WHO did not declare the end of the pandemic, but indicated the transition to a new phase of its management. Thus, general, “horizontal” measures will cease to exist and measures will be taken, mainly aimed at people belonging to vulnerable groups.”

The use of a mask by vulnerable people is recommended

Finally, EODY points out that “the top priority will continue to be to adhere to general respiratory infection prevention measures, which include avoiding close contact with people who are showing symptoms, maintaining good hygiene practices, and abstaining from work or school if symptoms develop.” . The use of a mask is recommended for symptoms, for vulnerable people, and when we want to protect our loved ones.”

EODY announcement in detail:

“On Friday, May 5, 2023, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced that the COVID-19 pandemic is no longer a global emergency and raised its highest health alert level based on lower death and hospitalization rates compared to the past. and a high level of population immunity against the SARS-CoV-2 virus.

However, WHO has indicated that the infection remains a public health threat and that countries must maintain a high level of preparedness. However, he recommended changing the response and control of the pandemic from the emergency phase that has been in place so far to the long-term management phase, as the virus is estimated to be circulating for a long time and its variants should be monitored.

In practice, WHO did not announce the end of the pandemic, but indicated the transition to a new phase of its management. In particular, generalized, “horizontal” measures will cease to exist and, in general, measures will be taken aimed at people belonging to vulnerable groups.

Adherence to general respiratory infection prevention measures will continue to be a key priority, including avoiding close contact with people who are showing symptoms, practicing good hygiene, and abstaining from work or school when symptoms are present. The use of a mask is recommended when symptoms appear, vulnerable people, and when we want to protect our loved ones.

In the event of symptoms of a respiratory infection, it is recommended to undergo an examination for early diagnosis, and especially for persons belonging to susceptible groups, contact your personal doctor, who will decide on the need to prescribe special antiviral drugs. When making a diagnosis, it is recommended to stay at home and wear a mask even after the end of isolation.

In addition, the public should follow the National Immunization Committee’s recommendations for recommended vaccination schedules.

EODY is closely monitoring developments and remains prepared as we adapt to the new phase of the fight against the pandemic.”