Doctors call on Šmucler et al .: Rather be silent and come help

Experts in various fields of medicinewho like to express themselves in the media, but in the field of infectious diseases are only educated laymen with a strong opinion:

Please, SHUT UP! If you can’t keep quiet, come for one work shift per covid unit before your media appearance, we welcome your help.

Government and state bodies of the Czech Republic:

Collaborate with the best Czech epidemiologists and economists, not with marketing consultants.

Explain to the public in a consistent and comprehensible way why and which measures you are implementing and do not change them every other day. Act and speak in a way that the public can trust you.

Ensure that sufficient remdesivir is imported so that we can administer it to all patients who will benefit from it.

All citizens:

Do not worry! But respect that COVID-19 is an insidious opponent. Show respect for the life and health of those around you. Frequent hand washing, drapes and spacing are the minimum you can do for yourself and others without major sacrifices. Follow government regulations and expert recommendations. Don’t try to think of what can be bypassed. Think about your actions to minimize the risk of transmitting the disease to at-risk populations – this may affect you and your loved ones.

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