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Should we fear a new wave of epidemics due to the Russian-Ukrainian war?
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So far, only 69 out of 5,000 tests carried out up to mid-March came back positive. This low proportion is quite promising, but should we fear a new wave of epidemics? Here is what the experts say.
According to a volunteer doctor in Beregsurány, COVID-19 is not common among refugees, but colds and stomach problems are more frequent. Basically, all those refugees who arrive with upper respiratory complaints such as sore throat, fever, or cough symptoms are tested for coronavirus – rtl reported. The majority of them are tested negative which is quite promising.
According to the Ministry of Human Resources,
so far 69 out of 5,000 tests carried out up to 9th March came back positive which is less than 1.5%.
However, experts say caution is important, as the Ukrainian health system is less developed than in Hungary. Another important aspect is that there are fewer compulsory vaccinations for children in Ukraine. Thus, many diseases can easily spread to neighboring countries.
The question of a new pandemic wave is divisive among the experts.
According to the Hungarian virologist, Miklós Rusvai there is no realistic chance that a new wave will break out due to the refugee situation. The weather is warming up and they do not pose a greater threat than tourists, he added.
In contrast, pediatrician György Póta, who volunteers at a refugee reception point, said that the low vaccination rate in Ukraine can be a critical point. Therefore, the expert does not completely rule out the possibility of another epidemic wave. He also added that they can give vaccinations against COVID-19, flu and measles to refugee children. These are important initiatives because a fever of 40 degrees that lasts several days can be extremely dangerous for weakened bodies – reported by 24.hu.
Wheat and grains prices will explode
Besides inflation – the disaster is political chaos,civil unrest,coups and wars.
There is NO alternative to UKR and Russian wheat.
No nation can replace them
Even if the exporters have a bumper crop – they will HOARD ON SAFETY STOCK – and NOT increase exports,to offset the Black sea loss.
Even after Putin leaves – the UN and NATO will impose sanctions,for war reparations and damages – and Putin will use wheat exports,as a lever.In any case,if Odessa is gone, the cost of UKR wheat exports will explode.dindooohindoo
With regard to Covid, Germany has recorded the highest rate of infections in the last few days since the pandemic began and France is on a similar trajectory, mainly Omicron and its Subvariant BA.2. Therefore, another wave in Hungary is highly likely, irrespective of the refugee situation.