Europe needs a “serious acceleration” in the fight against Kovid-19 because it is behind the virus, said Dr. W.H.

Strict lockdowns can be avoided if people stop the ship when needed, but the challenge was “not everyone does it” or the knowledge or interest in complying with the rules, the Irishman said in a briefing with the World Health Organization on Monday night.

His comments were echoed by Chief Medical Officer Dr. Tony Holohan said people and contacts with Covid-19 need to act on the advice.

“There are a lot of stories of people who are symptomatic / waiting for tests and not isolated themselves, and contacts who do not control their movements.” Holohan comments.

By urging people to “spread the message, not the virus”, self-isolation means staying completely indoors and avoiding contact with all other people.

Anyone waiting for the Covid-19 test or test result should isolate themselves for 10 days, and those who live or have a close relationship with a case should limit their movements to 14 days, he said.