We have already written about the fact that more and more young people born in the 90s end up in hospitals due to coronavirus infection. This is mainly due to the significant increase in the number of infected with the British Covid-19 mutation, which is more contagious. Since March 14, there has been an increase in the number of people in intensive care and using respirators in hospitals.
34 doses of vaccines will go to hospitals
The rapid growth of infections can also jeopardize health care. Therefore, 34 doses of vaccines will now be delivered to hospitals in the next two weeks. This is 000 doses more than previously planned. Additional doses will help ensure that workers who work close to the patient are not isolated or quarantined in the event of heavy workload in hospitals.
More doses of vaccines to hospitals increase health care readiness
- We are dependent on health care that has to work. More doses of vaccines to hospitals increase the availability of healthcare professionals. In this way, we ensure that we have employees who will cope with the pandemic, says Minister of Health and Welfare Bent Høie.
Health Service in South-East Norway it is given priority
- The health service in the north of Norway (Helse Nord) would be hit hard if several staff members became infected or were put into quarantine. They have fewer hospitals with the same functions. This means that the Helse Nord is very sensitive. Healthcare in the Southeast is a high priority as a result of the dire situation in Oslo and Viken, says Høie.
FHI calculations show that 71 doses of the vaccine have already been administered to workers
FHI calculations show that 71 doses of the vaccine have already been administered to staff performing patient work in specialist healthcare. The new doses will significantly increase the number of vaccinated staff.
