summer is over. Not only because of what the seasons of the year themselves say, but also because of the more than perceptible drop in temperatures that occurs during these periods. Because of the rains. By the wind. Because of the cold. For everything that comes with fall and the fact that winter is approaching. The days are shorter, the nights longer… and the flu comes back.
Colds come back. Colds. Respiratory infections and viruses that attach to a Covid that does not disappear whatever the month. And given the possibility of a collapse of the primary care system or hospitals, an action protocol was developed in which Up to four risk scenarios are included.
Four options for what may happen in the future and what to do about both at individual level as well as in medical centers This indicates whether you are in one scenario or another.
They go from 0 to 3. In the first, low risk, everything is focused on hygiene and prevention measures. But in so-called scenario 1, the use of masks is already considered. When transmission indicators are low or moderate, already The use of this item is recommended both in health centers both for doctors and for patients and their companions. In this scenario, they also recommend the use of a mask for people with symptoms and minimize their social interactions.
In the second scenario, when the indicators are high and the risk increases, without it being expected to increase or decrease, the wearing of a mask is already included. not only in health centers but also for workers in residences (not for patients or residents) and for people who work in front of the public. Anyway, it would look like this.
- Scenario 1: With indicators at a low or moderate level. The mask is recommended in health centers for both doctors and patients. It is also recommended for people with symptoms. Concerning the working environment, as far as possible, the telework and those with symptoms will be transferred to areas without direct contact with vulnerable people.
- Scenario 2: When the indicators are at a high level. The mask, in health centers and in residences, but in the latter only for workers. Its use is also recommended for people working in front of the public, as well as in mass outdoor activities like sporting events.
Scenario 3 It includes all of the two previous ones and also adopts, if necessary, additional and exceptional measures which adapt to the regulations. Furthermore, coordination between the different territories will be strengthened. Everything, in case the indicators show a very high risk or a pandemic.
