The Minister of Health, Mr Michael Hadjipandela, attended this afternoon a meeting with the members of the Scientific Advisory Committee for the evaluation of the epidemiological picture regarding COVID-19.
They also discussed the data recorded on respiratory tract infections, which are divided into two categories: a) Upper respiratory infections (i.e. caused by viruses) and Lower respiratory infections, which are mainly caused by bacteria.
During the meeting, suggestions were made by the members of the SSC and it was decided to issue a communication from the Ministry of Health with guidance to the public on protection against respiratory infections in view of the Christmas holidays. At the same time, the Ministry of Health will intensify its actions to increase vaccination coverage of the population against COVID-19 and in particular to increase booster dose vaccinations, given its importance in boosting the immunity of groups of the population most susceptible to serious disease and hospitalization.
(AF)
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