A total of three recommendations are expected to be presented before the Council of Ministers today, but by Prodromos Prodromou, since Michalis Hadjipandela is abroad.
They concern:
-Test to stay in kindergartens-primary-special schools
-Lifting the overnight ban on nursing homes
-Lifting the ban on school trips
Specifically, Monday's meeting at the Ministry of Health between Michael Hadjipandela and members of the Scientific Advisory Committee discussed again the extension of the "test to stay" to kindergartens, pre-primary and special schools.
Scientists have given the green light for the "test to stay" to be applied in the above settings, since it was found to have worked positively in primary and secondary education.
[BRP][BRP]The final say, of course, lies with the Council of Ministers, which will be asked to ratify the minor relaxations recommended by the scientists.
Among the proposals, it was unanimously decided by the members of the SCC to lift the ban on overnight stays of residents in nursing homes and closed structures and lift the ban on school trips, provided that the guidelines are respected.
At this stage the relaxations that have been prescribed have been on a drip feed basis as there is concern about the increase in cases and positivity rates in recent days.
Recommendation for vaccination of 12 years+ with 3rd dose and 4th dose in vulnerable groups
As part of the Ministry of Health's efforts to boost the immunity of population groups most vulnerable to serious disease, the National Advisory Committee on Vaccination at its meeting recommended the following:
1st Recommendation:
The administration of a booster/3rd dose of vaccine, to persons aged 12 years and older with MRNA technology vaccines meaning that the period of six (6) months from the receipt of the 2nd dose has elapsed. It is understood that the validity of the European Digital Certificate (SafePass) is not affected in case of non-receipt of a booster dose.
2nd Recommendation:
The administration of a booster 4th dose of vaccine:
To persons over 70 years of age, provided that a period of five (5) months has elapsed since receipt of the booster 3rd dose.
In persons of any age, provided that a period of five (5) months has elapsed since receiving the booster/3rd dose:
- In residents and workers in nursing homes and other closed facilities,
- In health professionals,
- In immunosuppressed persons (see list below).
- In active treatment for solid tumors and hematological malignancies
- With a history of solid organ transplantation receiving immunosuppressive therapy
- With a history of primary hematopoietic organ transplantation receiving immunosuppressive therapy
- Individuals with hereditary immunodeficiency
- Subjects with HIV infection/AIDS
- Subjects on immunosuppressive therapy including biological agents
- Regarding cortisone intake, this refers to subjects who have received or are receiving a total dose of '10 mg prednisone/day (=8 mg methylpregnizolone) for one (1) month in the last six months.
- With renal failure undergoing dialysis or peritoneal dialysis.
It should be noted that the validity of the European Digital Certificate (SafePass) is not affected if a booster/4th dose is not taken.
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