The evaluation of the situation, as it has taken shape so far and the next steps for any new relaxations will be discussed this afternoon by the members of the Scientific Advisory Committee with the Minister of Health Michael Hadjipandela.
The fact for the scientists is that the number of cases is still hovering at high levels and that hospitalisations are at manageable levels.
Reportedly, a portion[/B] of scientists are in favour of new small relaxations, such as eliminating masks in outdoor settings, reducing the number of diagnostic tests, relaxing some criteria for obtaining a safepass and others.
Others believe that the number of cases is too high and the decision to relax further will give the world the impression that the pandemic is coming to an end, which is not the case, with all the consequences.
The meeting will discuss all these views and the new recommendations will be brought to the attention of the Minister of Health, who in turn will put them before the Cabinet for approval.
Before the Cabinet, however, it is certain that the administration of the fourth dose of the vaccine to people over 70 years of age and to immunocompromised people will be put.
Source: CNA
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