The scientist and former member of the Honorary Scientific Advisory Group, Rafael Radi, said that the government’s measure to eliminate the second PCR test that is carried out 7 days after travelers enter Uruguay is a “somewhat bold measure.” “There, obviously, there has been an issue of practicality, of costs. In an ideal world one would say that that second PCR would be very important to keep but if that is on paper and is not put into practice, it is unfeasible from the economic or health control point of view, in short, compliance is irregular, “he said in an interview with Telemundo this Tuesday.
“We will have to see and be very attentive because in the omicron case it happens that many people enter the countries with a negative PCR after two or three days they become positive,” added the scientist.
As reported by El Observador, the government decided to remove the requirement for a second PCR test that is asked of people entering the country, seven days after the test that is requested for your arrival. This change will be made through a decree that already has the signature of the Minister of Public Health Daniel Salinas, but it needs to be signed by President Luis Lacalle Pou.
With respect to the omicron variant, Radi pointed out that its arrival is “imminent” and “that it will be transmitted quickly.” It eludes the response to vaccines of those who were vaccinated with two doses, therefore, the third dose becomes a complement. critical. Against omicron, the protection of two doses against infection is in the order of 33%, it is very little“He added.” There are going to be cases that go to hospital, others to ICU, there is also a percentage of the population that is not vaccinated. That percentage is a population that, given the increase in cases, can more quickly become infected, “he said.
“That Uruguay is temporarily in a part of relative control, fantastic, but we are permanently battered. I would not talk about post pandemic, would not have a triumphalist attitude. Nor to think that we are not going to be able to enjoy our vacations, but we have to do it wisely, “added the doctor.
