“The coronavirus can continue to be transmitted”

During the daily press briefing on the situation in Belgium, Emmanuel André dwelt on the reason why new cases of coronavirus were still reported.

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The inter-federal spokesperson wanted to clarify the situation regarding the effectiveness and the need for containment measures, despite the figures concerning the spread of the coronavirus in Belgium. “The measures have made it possible to reduce the transmission between the different groups in our society. We are seeing the number of new infections stabilize day after day. And we are moving towards a more stable situation, ”said Emmanuel André.

But he insists that Covid-19 continues to be transmitted. “But within these groups, like nursing homes, the virus can continue to be transmitted. It is for this reason that new infections are reported despite the containment measures, “he explains.

Asked about the highest mortality rate in Wallonia and Brussels, Emmanuel André insisted on the caution necessary to interpret the figures.

“There is a debate about the peak of the epidemic because you have to look at a number of things to be able to consolidate the trends. The number of people who, in general practice, report symptoms resembling the coronavirus seems to be gradually decreasing. This demonstrated the effectiveness of measures taken at the community level to break down the transmission, “continues Emmanuel André. “But the number of new hospitalizations remains large but it is not increasing, so this is a positive sign that the dynamics are changing. But there is still transmission in the community, especially in certain more exposed groups. This is why we must maintain our efforts and strengthen them for these groups. “

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