Changes in rapid test programmes[/B]rapid test are expected to be proposed by scientists, at the request of Health Minister Michael Hatzipandela, as part of an adjustment of the way the country's pandemic is being managed.
The Cyprus Times is reliably informed that the Health Minister has already asked the members of the Scientific Advisory Committee to present their views at the next meeting next Monday in order to discuss the issue of reducing the daily rapid tests carried out.
The majority of experts consider that the large numbers of tests carried out no longer add anything extra and are unnecessary. At the same time it is believed that changes should also be made in the issue of providing safepasses in various places.
A number of scientists have recently recommended the abolition of the safepass from certain places and despite the fact that the number of cases is increasing, however, so far they do not have a significant impact on the situation in hospitals.
Some of the recommendations that the scientists are expected to propose, according to the Cyprus Times are:
- The abolition of safepass in retail
- Reduction or abolition of rapid tests on workers without symptoms
- Targeted tests on people with symptoms
- Targeted tests in homes homes - vulnerable groups
The issue of removing masks from outdoor areas is expected to be discussed as part of the recommendations for changes in the way the pandemic is managed, which has already been put on the table, while the thought of abolishing the Ministry's daily updates on new cases of coronavirus will also be discussed, although the high numbers announced in recent days may influence any decisions.
However, the complete abolition of all anti-covid measures is not currently in the plans of experts as it is considered risky to lift all bans and restrictions. In any case, everyone believes that protection against the disease is now a matter of personal responsibility of every citizen.
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