Fewer contacts, more vaccinations and a gradual mandatory vaccination: The Leopoldina is alarmed by the Corona situation in Germany. The scientists also speak out in favor of an early Christmas break.
The National Academy of Sciences Leopoldina recommends immediate comprehensive contact restrictions in view of the dynamic corona infection.
“From a medical and epidemiological point of view, it is immediately effective to significantly reduce the number of contacts for a few weeks from the beginning of next week,” said a statement published on Saturday. “Due to the decreasing immunity, these measures would have to apply temporarily to vaccinated and convalescent people who have to receive a booster vaccination during this time.”
Leopoldina recommends phased vaccination
The vaccination campaign must be massively strengthened and mandatory vaccination introduced in stages. In total, around 30 million third vaccinations should be possible by Christmas in addition to first and second vaccinations, according to the Leopoldina.
With a view to children and young people, the Leopoldina recommends early Christmas holidays and regular corona tests at least three times a week. Teachers and students of all grades should wear masks throughout their entire stay in schools. “A suspension of compulsory attendance and alternating classes in schools as well as the closing of day-care centers should be avoided as far as possible.”
Source From: Stern
