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Munich (AP) - The Munich virologist Ulrike Protzer sees a greater danger in the negligence of people during the corona pandemic than in the new virus variant.
This also explains the slow decline in the number of infections despite lockdowns, explained the director of the Institute for Virology at the Helmholtz Zentrum München and at the Technical University of Munich to the German Press Agency.
“The new variant carries an increased risk of being infected in one-to-one contact.
But: The one-to-one contact has to happen first.
And it has to happen in such a way that the distance is not sufficiently maintained or that masks are not worn.
Only then can there really be a transfer. "
Then, however, the risk of infection seems to be greater with the new variant.
It is important, for example, to keep the mask on in appropriate situations and not to take it off in between.
Experience in the clinic has shown that effective protection is possible.
There, employees were least likely to be infected in the area where corona patients were treated.
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In view of the continued high number of infections, she currently sees no chance of an end to the lockdown, said Protzer.
"As long as the numbers are so high, you should avoid any risk of contact."
It makes sense to keep restaurants and shops that are not absolutely necessary closed for the time being.
According to a large study in the USA, the greatest risk of infection was in restaurants.
The second largest risk factor was accordingly business, but at the time there was no mask requirement.
"The risk is certainly lower if you consistently wear a mask - which is simply inconceivable in a restaurant."
Pre-ordering and collecting goods is a good option with very little risk in a crisis.
Ordinance - 11th BayIfSMV
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