The assessment that it is a matter of time before the virus disappears from Cyprus, was expressed by the Academic Professor of Molecular Virology of the Department of Biological Sciences of the University of Cyprus and Full Member of the Cyprus Academy of Sciences, Letters and Arts Leontios Kostrikis. '
Speaking to POLITIS 107.6, he explained that his assessment stems from the responsible behavior of the citizens, with Cyprus, as he stressed, having become an international example, and from the fact that epidemics are circling and disappearing. At the same time, he described as scientifically incomprehensible the possibility of a coronavirus outbreak in winter.
According to Mr. Kostrikis, there may be re-outbreaks of the virus in certain groups of the population, such as legal and illegal aliens, where no tests have been performed. However, the professor stressed, these resurgences will be manageable.
Among the choices to open schools or return children to the care of grandparents, so that parents can work, Mr. Kostrikis expressed the view that the first should be done with a formula of operation of schools, so that they are protected until Finally, the elderly, who are the most vulnerable population groups.
Asked when the roadblocks should be reopened, the professor noted that an important factor to consider is the relationship between people coming from Turkey.
