Pharmacists in the Alpes-Maritimes are calling for the health measures put in place during the Covid-19 pandemic to be maintained. In particular, they propose keeping masks free for infected people and extending these devices to other diseases such as influenza and RSV.
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In the Alpes-Maritimes, pharmacists are sounding the alarm. In a press release sent to the press, the Union of Community Pharmacists emphasizes the importance of maintaining the health measures developed during Covid-19.
They warn in particular of the potential risks of disengagement in the face of current epidemic threats. The department, which has 1.1 million inhabitants and a strong tourist attraction, requires, according to them, increased health vigilance.
Professionals expressly request the maintenance of the articles of the decree of 1is June 2021 concerning the fight against Covid-19. They are calling in particular for free masks for infected people and those around them, in order to limit the viral spread.
Speaking to France 3 Côte d’Azur, Philippe Delaye, co-president of the union in the Alpes-Maritimes, warns of a repeal of the measures in this decree.
“It is not possible to completely repeal these measures. (…) Everything you experienced during the health crisis – free delivery of masks, free tests in pharmacies – will be repealed. It is incomprehensible .”
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In a context of a strong flu epidemic, seeing in particular the implementation of the white plan in certain hospitals and the obligation of masks in certain municipalities, they also express their desire to extend these measures to the flu and the respiratory virus syncytial (RSV).
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Among their proposals, pharmacists also mention the delivery of antivirals directly in pharmacies. This measure would aim to quickly treat patients and preventively those around them, thus relieving congestion in local hospital structures.
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