The A Progress Alliance Grills Drosten on Corona Decisions in Parliament
Demands for Transparency from Drosten Regarding Decision-Making in Corona Matters - BSW Seeks Clear Explanation for COVID-19 Decisions
Hey there! Let's dive into the buzz happening at the Saxon State Parliament where the A Progress (BSW) alliance is putting virologist Christian Drosten under the microscope. On Friday, this prof will be testifying before the parliamentary inquiry committee, and everyone's eyes are on him!
You know what they say, citizens have the right to know if a measure worked or not, right? That's what Ines Biebrach, a BSW committee member, is all about. She points out that Drosten served as one of the government's main advisors throughout the corona pandemic. They want him to spill the beans about the evidence backing the recommendations, and if there were any misunderstandings along the way.
Jens Hentschel-Thöricht, another colleague from BSW, adds, "Transparency is key. We need to know where science stood firm and where politics was perhaps based on tentative data." They're not pulling any punches, folks. If there were any missteps, especially those affecting the youth, they don't want them to be swept under the rug.
Ines Biebrach puts it straight, "At the end of this Q&A session, we'll be able to evaluate what was right or wrong.” This hearing with Drosten is a crucial part of this process.
If you're wondering about this inquiry committee, it was established by the faction of AfD. They're delving into the work of the Saxon government related to the coronavirus, from 2019 to 2024. According to figures from the Social Ministry, there were about 17,750 deaths in Saxony due to Covid-19 since the pandemic began in March 2020.
- Christian Drosten
- Inquiry Committee
- Coronavirus
- Transparency
- State Parliament
- A Progress Alliance
- Dresden
By the way, Drosten admitted a misjudgment on vaccine mandates for healthcare workers during the pandemic. He explained that the initial data was "shaky," and concerns for children's long-term health played a role in the recommendations, but these concerns weren't widely discussed to avoid fueling public anxiety[2]. Now, the inquiry is setting out to scrutinize such decisions and understand the rationale behind the stringent pandemic measures[2].
The Commission, as part of the ongoing inquiry, is also proposing to extend the scope of the programme to cover discussions on the science behind the recommendations given during the coronavirus pandemic, particularly the health and wellness implications of medical-condition considerations in children and adolescents. In the midst of this examination, it's important to maintain transparency, acknowledging that politics may have been influenced by tentative data and public anxiety, as admitted by Christian Drosten. This inquiry committee, established by the A Progress Alliance in the State Parliament of Dresden, is delving deep into the work of the Saxon government related to the coronavirus, aiming to ensure accountability and understanding for the decisions made.
