Responding to Increasing COVID-19 Threat: Dr. Ivan Muscat's Insights
The COVID-19 situation is escalating, with incidents of unknown sources and clusters emerging. Dr. Ivan Muscat highlights the critical stage we are at and emphasizes the need for prompt response. Key points include risks associated with social gatherings, advice on making informed decisions, and the importance of preventive measures like physical distancing and mask-wearing to curb transmission.
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Increasing COVID-19 threat and our need to respond Dr Ivan Muscat 6thNovember 2020
Incidents of unknown source 9 Clusters 8 October Workforce dinner party / Hospitality venue Health Care Site 24+ve cases 43+ve cases 7 6 5 November (still under investigation) Party / Hospitality venue Workforce social event 4 3 2 1 0 September October November (to 5th)
Threat Non-arrival positives > arrival positives Non arrivals inside and outside households often in young adults in enclosed crowded close contact settings e.g. parties Response Make good decisions based on risk Avoid private gatherings and events that don t follow guidance Balance the number of social contacts with risk Encourage older children and young people to avoid large groups and parties Know when and where to take actions that stop transmission Physical distancing Mask wearing Hygiene handwashing, respiratory and touch points If control is lost stronger measures will be necessary
