Czechia faces first wave of respiratory infections. The worst may come later
Published
Czechia is experiencing the first wave of respiratory infections this season. According to epidemiologist Roman Prymula, the situation so far appears calm, but he warns that the worst is still to come.
Prymula said that COVID-19 itself is currently under control. Last week, there were roughly 100 positive tests in Czechia, and only 20 patients had to be hospitalised. According to him, these numbers are relatively low.
Respiratory infections, such as influenza or the common cold, spread quickly, especially in the colder months. People may therefore encounter a higher number of sick individuals in hospitals, schools and at work. Experts recommend following basic hygiene rules, such as washing hands frequently and staying at home at the first signs of illness.
Healthcare workers note that they will continue to monitor the situation. If the number of infected people rises significantly, recommendations for the public may also change.
Sources: TN.cz
More Czechia news
- Aricoma is Dell Technologies' Partner of the Year
- Ethiopian aquaculture needs foreign technology and know-how
- Czechia ranks above the global average in children's physical activity
- Pavel receives Hungarian President Baka. According to him, both countries share a view on Europe's security
- Economic Chamber welcomes stricter fight against illegal employment
- Chase across half of the Czech Republic: police stopped one car, the other was found empty near Prague
- Adéla Knapová criticises Babiš and Okamura: Czechia is weak and defenceless, she says
- Cardiologists in Ústí became the first to use a modern system for treating cardiac arrhythmias