Health Minister Fahrettin Koca announced that the incidence of coronavirus in children is quite low, according to the results of PCR scans in schools. Minister Koca stated that there is nothing to worry about the closure of schools at this stage. He also stated that they wanted to control the process by repeating the PCR scans at certain intervals.
Health Minister Fahrettin Koca met with journalists in the Parliament today. The probability of school closure, vaccination rates and the measures taken and many more the curious explained.
According to random PCR scans at schools within the scope of coronavirus measures and controls, Fahrettin Koca stated that the rate of coronavirus in school-age children is different from the society. very high He declared that he had not seen it.
‘Schools won’t close’
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According to the statements of Health Minister Fahrettin Koca, there is nothing to be worried about at the moment. With PCR tests performed in schools, it was determined that the incidence of COVID-19 in children ranged from 1.1 percent to 5.9 percent. Stating that this rate is not high, Koca said, “Our citizens are considering the possibility of schools closing due to the pandemic. shouldn’t thinkNow, the epidemic is the reason why schools are closed. won’t be” said. He underlined that the Science Board does not have an agenda for the closure of schools.
Fahrettin Koca said that citizens should continue to take their personal precautions and make sure they are vaccinated. Currently, approximately 60% of the country’s population has completed two doses of vaccine, in order to overcome the epidemic. herd immunity He stated that it is necessary and this will be achieved by vaccinating 80-85% of the society. Husband, “As a society, we should focus on herd immunity, without thinking about closures” said.
Will vaccination fall under 12 years old?
By asking questions about the age groups planned in vaccination studies, Koca said, “In Turkey, vaccines are primarily defined for those aged 18 and over. Our children aged 12-17 can have it optionally done. We do not consider it under the age of 12, there is also an additional item on our agenda at the moment. no change” said.
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