many undecided out of fear. Family doctors and pharmacists decisive for the final sprint – breaking latest news

The Undersecretary for Health tells us, Andrea Costa: “A few days ago I was talking to a cancer patient:” You know, he told me, I can’t operate because intensive care is starting to be occupied by Covid patients again … “. And then I felt pain but also anger because in 95% of cases those hospitalized for Covid in intensive care are all unvaccinated. So here, if I can send a message to the No vax, now that we have reached the final sprint, it is precisely this: do you think that by not vaccinating you are putting the lives of other citizens at risk, put your hand on your conscience … ».

Why does he say we are in the final sprint?

«Because by the end of September we must aim to immunize 80% of vaccinated people, aged 12 and over, which are not few. But of the millions of Italians who are still missing, I believe that the majority are not composed of No vax but of people who simply do not trust, are afraid. To convince the undecided in a month, however, it will be necessary to supply more pharmacies and family doctors, to give them many more vaccines. Because a word from the general practitioner or from the local pharmacist is more effective, in my opinion, than any testimonial ».

The era of large hubs is over, now the capillarization must begin.

«Yeah, bring the vaccines to people’s homes: the Puglia Region, for example, has just started vaccinating children in schools. The vaccine is safe, Pfizer has obtained the definitive green light from the FDA, we must not be afraid ».

So why not make it mandatory?

“No, that’s theextrema ratio, we get to immunize 80% of vaccinables at the end of September and then let’s see. Rather then we widen the green pass as much as possible. I have already said: I am thinking of public offices, courts. Let’s go back to face-to-face work and reduce smart working to ensure services to citizens. In mid-September in Parliament we should be able to approve the extension of the validity of the green pass from 9 to 12 months. By the end of September, then, first the EMA and then Aifa will say a final word on the third dose. In this way, a sort of continuity mechanism will be created: the green pass expires, you call and go on safely … ».

Aren’t you afraid of the fourth wave?

“I have more faith in science. For example, I understand that at the end of November the Pfizer vaccine will also be ready for the under 12s and I am in favor … ».

In short, really nothing to blame you?

«The discos. We left them closed all summer and we made a mistake. By opening them we would have avoided the many out of control dances and with the green pass, thanks to the mandatory tampons, we would have discovered who knows how many asymptomatic positive young people around. Let’s at least try to reopen them for this winter. A matter of consistency: if with the green pass you can dine indoors with friends in a restaurant, then with all the precautions you can also dance in the middle of a dance floor ».