Coronavirus. In Bernay, as elsewhere, we are on the alert to avoid contamination

Concern of the coronavirus epidemic can also be felt in Bernay. The Metropolis has subsequently determined to cancel the seniors' meal this Sunday and the potential of having its id doc or passport drawn up by the civil standing service two Fridays in a row.

The mayor's communication division reacts to criticism from sure customers: “On Friday, the circulate of individuals is extra necessary. Above all, folks come from the encompassing areas to have the ability to make their id card and passport that they can not do elsewhere in such a short while. With out falling into psychosis, we should scale back the danger of unfold. This solely considerations Fridays March 6 and 13. "

As for the cancellation of the seniors' meal, the Metropolis explains that"In utility of the precautionary precept earlier than section 2 of the unfold of the coronavirus (particularly vis-à-vis older populations who’re extra" in danger "), the meal of" White Hair from March eight is postponed to a date which shall be communicated later "

The coronavirus (or covid-19) is on everybody's lips and the 2 circumstances recognized up to now in Eure, confirmed by the Regional Well being Company (ARS), haven’t considerably reassured the Bernayans. In line with companies from Samu 27, the variety of switchboard calls has elevated significantly since final weekend in Évreux. However what about Bernay?

On the emergency room of the Bernay hospital middle, psychosis doesn’t appear to be settling for the second: "Individuals might generally tend to worry germs within the ready room", explains a nurse, indicating that the attendance price has not elevated. In line with a number of workers, in contrast to the hospitals within the largest cities the place the masks have been taken over by fearful sufferers, Bernay's emergency rooms have a big sufficient inventory to guard themselves from the virus however they however level out that " these are solely used for coughing. Protecting gloves, masks and robes have additionally been made obtainable to workers to accompany potential contaminated sufferers and remoted rooms are supplied to forestall the unfold. ”.

On the Jacques-Daviel Ephad, masks are additionally obtainable, prevention posters sit on the partitions and guests are invited to scrub their fingers with antibacterial disinfectant gel: "These guidelines had been already in impact earlier than the arrival of the coronavirus in France. Nevertheless, we advise guests affected by even a easy chilly to not come into contact with our already fragile sufferers ”, says a caregiver.

Aurélie Noyau, residence care employee for the aged, has not detected any specific concern amongst her purchasers: "They speak about it quite a bit however aren’t afraid. They’re already confined to their houses. I clearly take the same old precautions like common hand washing. Personally, when I’m sick, I select to not go to work ”, she feedback.

Psychosis or not, downtown pharmacies are experiencing an actual scarcity of hydroalcoholic gel that has change into the grail: "Now we have a ready interval of 1 week to 15 days earlier than being delivered once more", confirms the supervisor of a pharmacy explaining that she advises her clients to make use of "Equally efficient antiseptic wipes".

Certainly, the retailers are struggling to be restocked as a result of it will appear that the suppliers themselves are disadvantaged of it. Similar drawback for drugstores of enormous surfaces: "Within the meantime, we invite our clients to make their very own gel with 70 or 90 ° alcohol and glycerin", suggests a saleswoman.