Maximum alert and transparency - President holds detailed analysis of health care system

19 октября 2021

There should be no pressure for vaccination and wearing masks, as well as no cancellation of routine medical care.  The most important aspects of the fight against coronavirus were discussed at the Palace of Independence: how our health care system meets the new wave of coronavirus, how the infection is harnessed at all levels and in different regions, and what the pace of vaccination is.

Coronavirus analysis of the health care system

The entire country was on video link with the capital. The world is now witnessing a rise in the disease incidence, and Belarus is no exception. The "delta" strain brings an anti-record. Doctors urge people to wear masks and keep a social distance. Vaccination also helps to stop the Covid: a little less than two million Belarusians have completed the full course. At the same time, Alexander Lukashenko is interested in the strategy of further work in counteracting the infection. It is important to reconcile the positions in order not to lose control over the situation.     

Today, the situation is under complete control, assures the Ministry of Health. The President is informed daily about the level of incidence and treatment of Covid patients. Belarus has carefully got ready for the next wave. All necessary measures to treat patients in a timely manner have been taken. As for prevention, today everyone is responsible for their health and the health of those around them. However, Alexander Lukashenko points out that the authorities often overreact at the local level by fining people for violating the mask regime.   

Ministry of Health: there is every reason for cautious forecast of COVID situation

The President demanded the active involvement of regional headquarters to respond to the pandemic - they were created last year in each region, involving the best infectious disease doctors and other specialists. They reported in detail to the Head of State on the situation in each region. Today, there are all grounds for a cautious forecast of further Covid situation development, the experts concluded.      

In this regard, he said to the head of the Ministry of Internal Affairs: "I warned you. Don't you have anything to do? Why are you breaking the law? We don't have such a law. Who are you playing along with?" asked the head of state.

Alexander Lukashenko, President of Belarus: "They made a big fuss all over the country. I think the governors have heard us. And now, I look at Brest, where they are already fining you and forcing you to vaccinate yourself with a knee on the chest. I told you not to let that happen. We don't know everything about the disease. And each person has to control his own destiny as he sees fit." 

"You see, they started fining people. Who gave you the right to do that? Where, in what law is it written that you have the right to fine people?" Alexander Lukashenko reiterated the question. 

Along with the new Covid wave, another wave of fakes on the Internet is rising. Today, the global network has become a political battleground, believes the President. By spreading unsubstantiated rumors about the Covid situation, the opponents of the authorities hope to stir up the country again. That is why it is important for people to know the real assessments of competent experts in medicine, not dilettantish bloggers. And this information should be as open as possible, stressed Alexander Lukashenko.