UK announces autumn and winter plan to fight Covid-19

NEWS IN ENGLISH

British Health Minister Sajid Javid stated that in case of pressure on the National Health Service (NHS) during the winter months due to the Kovid-19 outbreak, the government can implement the "Plan B" where new measures will come into effect.

British Health Minister Sajid Javid , in his speech in the parliament,  explained England 's autumn and winter planning in the fight against Kovid-19 .

Stating that the government has created a "plan B" in the fight against Kovid-19 in case things get worse in the winter months, Javid stated that this plan will come into effect if the pressure on the NHS becomes unsustainable.

Noting that the plan in question includes curfews as a last resort, the legal obligation to use masks in certain environments, vaccination passports and working from home, Javid said, “Every responsible, the government should be prepared for all possibilities, and even though these measures are not the result anyone wants, we should be ready for any eventuality. something needed." made its assessment.

"The third dose of vaccines will start next week"

Drawing attention to the importance of Kovid-19 vaccines in his speech, Javid said, "The latest data from the British Office for National Statistics (ONS) show that almost 99 percent of Kovid-19 deaths in the first half of 2021 are people who have not been vaccinated for two doses." said.

Pointing out that the third dose of Kovid-19 vaccines is an "important way" to keep the virus away in the long term, Javid stated that they will start the third dose of vaccines next week.

"Influenza poses a significant risk this year"

Noting that the flu poses a very important risk this year, Javid said that although the flu vaccine is less effective, it is still very valuable and therefore they will try to encourage more use of the flu vaccine.

"The link between cases, hospitalizations and deaths has weakened significantly since the start of the pandemic, but we must be vigilant during the winter months, which provide the conditions for viruses to thrive," Sajid Javid said. he said.

Sitemizden en iyi şekilde faydalanmanız için çerezler kullanılmaktadır.