After the Omicron variant, which increased its impact in Turkey, there was a record increase in the number of cases today.
In the written statement made after the Scientific Committee, it was emphasized that one should stay away from crowded environments.. In addition, the quarantine period was reduced to 7 days in positive cases.. With the increase in the number of cases, the question of “Will face-to-face education continue?” was also answered.
Scientific Committee Meeting Ended! Will Face-to-face Training Continue? Quarantine Period Has Changed
Breaking News… Omicron variant continues to show its effect in Turkey. The number of cases announced today went down in history as the highest number announced so far.
Minister Koca mentioned that despite the increasing number of cases, the number of hospitalizations is not high.
After the latest developments, the statement from the Scientific Committee was eagerly awaited. After the critical meeting, Minister Koca shared the written statement on his social media account.. Minister Koca said, “The quarantine period for positive cases has been determined as 7 days.. After the 7th day, the quarantine period ends for people who are mild or asymptomatic.
If positive cases get tested on the 5th day and the test result turns negative, the quarantine period ends. Contact persons are not quarantined if they have received the reminder dose vaccine or have had the disease in the last 3 months.
WRITTEN STATEMENT WAS MADE
Coronavirus Scientific Committee convened online under the chairmanship of Health Minister Fahrettin Koca. The main agenda items of the meeting were the course of the epidemic, quarantine rules, measures and the vaccination program.
Making a written statement about the decisions taken at the meeting, Minister Koca said:
1. As expected, the Omicron variant has caused a significant increase in cases. The increase in the number of cases has not yet been reflected in hospitals at a similar rate.. No significant increase in hospital burden was observed in Istanbul, where the Omicron variant is most prevalent.
2. It was decided that it would be appropriate to rearrange the quarantine periods considering the current conditions.. Quarantine period of positive cases was determined as 7 days.. 7. quarantine period ends for people who show mild or no symptoms after the day. Positive cases 5. The quarantine period expires if the test result is negative for the next day.
If the contacted persons have received the reminder dose vaccination or have had the disease in the last 3 months, they will not be quarantined.. He continues his daily life with the use of a mask by following the symptoms.. Unvaccinated or contact persons who have passed 3 months after the reminder dose are quarantined for 7 days.. Symptom follow-up. 5. People who get tested on the next day and are negative can end the quarantine early.
3. In the new situation, the importance of personal precautions has increased.. It is necessary to use personal protective equipment, not to spend a long time in closed and ventilated environments, and to pay attention to social distance.
4. The importance of the reminder dose vaccines has increased in terms of the management of the epidemic. It is extremely important that our citizens have the reminder dose vaccines in accordance with our current vaccination program.. It should not be forgotten that people who have been vaccinated are under protection against the virus, and even if they get the disease, they have a mild illness.
5. Closed and crowded environments where cases are easily contagious; A) Crowded meetings B) Crowded and long-term meetings at home C) Entertainment venues with limited ventilation D) Long periods without masks in restaurants and cafeterias.
The use of masks should not be compromised in these environments and the greatest possible social distance should be followed. It is necessary to act in full compliance with the study guide, which includes the measures to be taken in our educational institutions.
The use of masks in our schools, compliance with the hygiene rules and full compliance with the ambient ventilation rules. Face-to-face education will continue in our schools.. Our schools will not be closed until all the institutions in our country are closed.. Education will continue by following the precautions.”