Frédérique Jacobs, who now replaces Yves Van Laethem as interfederal spokesperson, clarified that “the evolution of the number of hospital cases is not positive, both in admission and in the number of new infections. These curves are not going in the right direction, they have to come back down as soon as possible. The sooner we get there, the sooner we can take control of the situation. ”
The one who heads the infectious diseases clinic at Erasme hospital recalled that on average 328 people per day were infected between July 19 and 25, which is a 70% increase from the previous week.
Reducing our contacts is the most effective way to restrict the spread of the virus, she recalls. “The situation is worrying. Doing nothing would increase the problem. We can still reverse the trend. Follow the measures put in place, use common sense and limit your contacts.”
Why limit your contacts to 5 and not 10?
“The number of new infections must decrease as quickly as possible, we can only do that by temporarily reducing our contacts. 5 is more effective than 10, which is better than 15. Five is also better than 0, it is that is, you can still see people who are dear to you. “
“The other measures (reduction of people authorized to do their shopping at the same time, return to teleworking as much as possible) have been taken in the same spirit: the fewer contacts we have, the faster the curve will come down again”, declared the expert.
After recalling the more drastic measures taken in Antwerp, Frédérique Jacobs explained that it was “not excluded that additional measures could be taken in other parts of the country if it became necessary locally. We must react quickly. to prevent further infections. ” She also asks people waiting for a screening test not to go outside. “Don’t play with fire, stay home”.
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