Noticeable Restriction Explained After Omicron Variant

As you know, a new variant called Omicron was discovered a few days ago. We don’t know enough about Omicron yet, which some scientists have already warned is the strongest variant. However, the variant is spreading gradually and although it takes some time to see its effects, it is useful to be cautious beforehand.

prof. Dr. Mehmet Ceyhan also mentioned exactly this in his recent statement. the virus from south africa Stating that it has already reached many countries, Ceyhan stated that many pandemic measures that have been left should come back.

Countries where the variant has reached and the number of cases:

Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine Head of Department of Pediatric Infectious Diseases Prof. Dr. Mehmet Ceyhan mentioned that the measures taken in the origin of the variant are not sufficient alone to prevent the Omicron variant cases. Because after the virus emerged in South Africa, Suspension of flights from 6 countries, after the variant reached Europe, it could not be a move that brought the end of the variant. Ceyhan, which also lists the countries where the Omicron variant is seen, explained the measures to be taken as follows:

The Omicron variant is spreading rapidly. Just stopping flights with 6 countries in South Africa will not solve the problem. Measures at the entrance and exit of countries should be increased in general. In the current wave We have not been able to reduce the number of cases below 20-30 thousand for 4 months.. And if the omicron spread starts, we may be in a difficult situation. For this reason, we must take the following measures without wasting time:

• Gradual overtime should be implemented
• Crowding in workplaces should be prevented by flexible working hours and working in shifts if necessary.
• Masks should be mandatory in closed areas.
• Face-to-face meetings and congresses in closed areas should be terminated.
• The decision of not obligatory wearing masks, which was taken by the decision of the scientific committee, in hotels where foreigners share the same places with Turks, should be changed.
• Coercive measures should be put in place to speed up vaccination
• Regardless of the country of origin, the condition of being vaccinated must be sought when entering the country. If you are unvaccinated, having a PCR test does not prevent the entry of variants into the country, since the sensitivity of the test is low.