IK The KPS appeals to citizens: Omitron is highly contagious, wear masks everywhere

IK The KPS appeals to citizens: Omitron is highly contagious, wear masks everywhere

Kosovo's National Institute of Public Health has called on citizens to vaccinate and wear masks, as cases of Omitron variant are being reported, which is highly contagious. In a statement from this Institute, the IKSHPK said it is tracking all cases, but the situation could deteriorate in the days ahead, [...]

In a statement from this Institute, the IKSHPK said it is tracking all cases, but the situation may deteriorate in the coming days, so it appeals to citizens to respect measures by the Government.

Because of the high risk of spreading COVID-19, we are especially calling for caution and non-gathering. While we recommend responsible institutions to carefully monitor and take all necessary actions to implement measures for preventing and combating pandemic, the report said.

We remember that during the past week the number of positive cases has been alarming, with 771 new cases recorded only yesterday.

Full announcement:

Dear citizens!

Please vaccinate!

Omitron (B.1.1.529) is increasing intensity daily and is the dominant version in circulation.

IK The KPS is continuing consistently with testing and tracking all cases, community case contacts and laboratory diagnosis.

The epidemiological situation may get worse the next few days, so I The KSHPK appeals to all citizens to respect the government's measures of the Republic of Kosovo.

Because of the high risk of spreading COVID-19, we call in particular for caution and non-gathering. While, we recommend responsible institutions to carefully monitor and take all necessary actions to implement measures to prevent and combat pandemic.

Further care is essential for all to strictly respect physical distance, use masks, become disinfectant and ventilation of spaces, unable and avoid further eventual spread of COVID-19 infection.

Omitron is highly contagious, so keep your masks everywhere, keep your distance above six feet [2 m] even in open environments even if everyone wears masks!

Since vaculation is the best and safest way to prevent COVID-19, especially serious forms of disease and deaths, we continue to strongly appeal for the most extensive, wideer, and fastest population in the ages of 12.

Vaccines can be taken every day in all primary care institutions in your municipality.

We also appeal for vaccination

The blistering dose and third dose that all citizens over 18.

Inoculate and invite others to be vaccinated!

By vaccinating yourself, you protect yourself, protect people around you, primarily your family.

Vaccination remains the strongest weapon to prevent hospitalisation.

All indiscriminately and necessarily we should continue to implement precautions against COVID-19 and health professionals' recommendations!

Hence, it is consistently applied to each person, and we keep calling on:

Cover your mouth and nose with a mask!

Maintain hygiene!

Respect distance!

VAKSINOHOW!

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