“It’s a bit early to say that the virus is no longer circulating”

INTERVIEW

For several weeks, the epidemic reflux has been accentuated in France. Almost a month after the start of deconfinement, resuscitation and hospitalization continued to drop, and the number of daily infections fell. “The epidemic peak is behind us, we are in an ‘epidemic tail’. This means that the virus continues to circulate a little. But it is a bit early to say that the coronavirus no longer circulates”, warned virologist Bruno Lina, Thursday morning on Europe 1.

“You have to remember where you come from, it’s important to keep that in mind”

Bruno Lina called for vigilance, recalling that the coronavirus devastated a few weeks ago. “We have not yet eliminated the circulation of this virus, it is important to keep this in mind. We must remember where we come from and what has happened in the last three-four months, so that we continue to apply all that is necessary so that the virus circulates even less than now and spend quiet moments, “asked the virologist.

“We need to continue to apply these measures”

Bruno Lina also recalled the importance of continuing to apply barrier gestures and sanitary measures, while with deconfinement the terraces accommodate many people. “We understand the frustration accumulated over time with confinement, and the feeling of liberation that took place when the end of confinement was announced,” analyzed the virologist.

“What you have to understand is that we have capitalized on measures that have reduced the circulation of the virus. Today, we need to continue to apply these measures, at least by distance and wearing of the mask. I have the feeling, that everyone has, that there is a relaxation. We need to have another 15 days-three weeks of intense efforts to wear the mask and to protect ourselves collectively. is a collective effort that must be made, “asked Bruno Lina.

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