Francesco Paolo Figliuolo, extraordinary commissioner for the health emergency connected to the Coronavirus pandemic in Italy, spoke as a guest during the first episode of the new season of “Che Tempo Che Fa”, broadcast conducted by Fabio Fazio and aired on the evening of Sunday 3 October 2021. Invariably, the general updated the calculation of the anti-Covid vaccinations performed: “Today there are 42 million and 700 thousand citizens vaccinated with double doses, a number that is more than 79%, 79.1% at the moment. I had assumed 82% by mid-October, this week we will reach 80%. I estimate that as of October 15 we could have 81% of full cycle vaccines and 85% of first doses and single doses “.
The extraordinary commissioner, in the light of the onset of unknown variants, not least the Delta, therefore wanted to reiterate how the ideal solution is to vaccinate as much as possible, convincing and informing those who are still undecided. In fact, Figliuolo believes that there is a slice of people who can be convinced, as part of the vaccine skepticism “It depends on fear. Some people think: ‘Who knows what they inject me’. But we have always fought against viruses and we owe the longevity we have in developed countries to vaccines. And then today we have this huge amount of do-it-yourself information and fake news … I say, compare yourself with those who really know about science “.
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SON: “GREEN PASS HAS INVERTED VACCINE CURVE”
In the continuation of the interview granted to “Che Tempo Che Fa”, General Figliuolo highlighted that, with only the obligation to vaccinate health personnel and with the choice of the Government to make mandatory the Green Pass, “From mid-September to today we have seen a reversal of the curve in the first vaccinations. We were going down to 50 thousand vaccinations a day and today the average is between 70 thousand and 80 thousand and we are going to vaccinate from 30 to 59 years. So, I believe that green certification is the right choice, because on the one hand it gives us the security of entering a study like this and on the other it pushes those people who are only hesitant to get the vaccine “.
On YouTube’s decision to ban propaganda no vax, the Commissioner expressed satisfaction, underlining that this is an important choice, because “Often a few people who make a noise and scream can be at a disadvantage of public health. My utmost solidarity goes to the families of the 130,000 dead. And also to those who still suffer from Covid “.
SON ON THE THIRD DOSE OF VACCINE: “WE ARE WAITING FOR THE OPINION OF SCIENTISTS, BUT …”
In conclusion, Figliuolo addressed the discussion relating to the third dose of vaccine, starting from the fact that in Italy all doses are available to vaccinate everyone again. Therefore, from the procurement point of view, there are no difficulties and the logistics are running at full capacity. “We now prioritize the immunocompromised along with the more exposed categories – asserted –, then, shortly, the circular for the frail will come out and tomorrow the EMA will meet, which will say something about the third dose, closely followed by AIFA “.
The general suggested waiting for the scientists’ verdict, as, to date, it seems preferable to administer this dose only up to a certain age, while there seems to be no doubt about the type of preparation used for the third dose: “Everyone will get an mRna vaccine, even those who did AstraZeneca. Initially you will be called and at some point, however, there will be free access. You will also be vaccinated by general practitioners and pharmacists “.
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