The virus reproduction rate is increasing at the regional level. It is 1.55 in Provence-Alpes-Côte-d’Azur. That is to say that 10 sick people contaminate more than 15 other people. “This is not the second wave” precise this Monday on France Bleu Azur Eric Cua. The infectious disease specialist at the CHU de Nice recognizes that there is a slight increase in cases for ten days in the Alpes-Maritimes. There had been no more cases of coronavirus in the department for six weeks.
“We are on alert” warns Eric Cua. Far from being alarmist, the infectious disease specialist at the CHU de Nice reports on the situation in the Alpes-Maritimes: “The epidemic is completely controlled. We are an attractive region so there are tourists who come from Ile-de-France, small children who come to see their grandparents so it is quite logical.” Eric Cua even admits that this long period without a positive case of coronavirus has been rather amazing.
“This virus cannot be gone in three days after deconfinement” – Eric Cua
A collective effort
On the question of masks, mandatory since this Monday in closed public places, the infectious disease specialist at the Nice University Hospital hands over a layer: “If two people wear a mask and respect the safety distance, the transmission is zero.” A habit to take according to Eric Cua while waiting for the arrival of a vaccine. The doctor also admits that more controls in airports, especially for travelers arriving from risk areas.
“We should be able to do the tests without a prescription” – Eric Cua
To facilitate access to tests, Eric Cua recommends separating them from the nomenclature of conventional medical procedures.
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