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After about 46 minutes, the informational talk of the Ministry of Health on the coronavirus was completed with the professor of Infectious Diseases Charalambos Gogos and the Deputy Minister of Civil Protection, Nikos Hardalia.
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It is recalled that shortly before the start of the information from the Ministry of Health, EODY announced 202 new cases of coronavirus in our country and a new death.
19.5% of the cases in the country are due to trips abroad
The Professor of Infectious Diseases Charalambos Gogos initially referred to the 202 new cases of coronavirus, highlighting that 9 of them were found at the entrance doors. Additionally, of the domestic cases, 29 involved known confluences and 21 arose after domestic travel.
Mr. Gogos pointed out that 19.5% of coronavirus cases in our country, which today reach 11,200, are related to travel from abroad, while 43.8% are related to an already known case and the the rest are still under investigation.
The coronavirus pandemic continues to spread widespread
Charalambos Gogos pointed out that the pandemic continues with a great worldwide spread. “No one can question its size or its impact on the economic and health figures,” he said, emphasizing that the American continent is lifting the mainstream of the coronavirus pandemic.
Referring to Europe, where there are now more than 4,300,000 coronavirus infections, Gogos noted that it appears to be facing a type of second wave, in which Greece is also found. The phenomenon in Europe seems to be related to the lifting of restrictive measures, relative relaxation and absolute non-compliance with regulations, said the infectious diseases specialist.
Gogos: The situation with the coronavirus is critical
In addition, Charalambos Gogos pointed out that in Greece from the beginning of August until today 841 imported cases have been registered out of a total of 6,320, noting that 30% of them are asymptomatic, while 66% come from contact with an established case. In addition, he pointed out that during the same period 698 cases were detected in hospitals, camps, etc. and 168 in closed structures.
In short, he said that the situation is critical. As he explained, health can be described as unpleasant, but it is manageable. However, he stressed that it is essential, because we must limit the spread, pointing out that in this context we have three “weapons”: early diagnosis and treatment, as well as follow-up.
The professor focused especially on the upcoming winter period, which will be accompanied by seasonal flu and other diseases. He stressed the need for specific information on measures, vaccines for common viruses, such as influenza, and expressed optimism that measures for the coronavirus will prevent the spread of seasonal viruses.
Gogos: therapeutic measures against the coronavirus have improved a lot
The infectious disease specialist was also optimistic about the medical treatment of the coronavirus. As he said, therapeutic measures have been greatly improved and this gives comfort to the treatment of patients.
“We are doing quite well in the hospitals, in terms of safeguarding the national system,” he said. Charalambos Gogos closed the briefing with an appeal: do not have your ears open to misinformation, listen to scientists and scientific data, even if we do not always agree with them, he said.
It is observed that according to the 13th progress report of the Observatory for the period from August 27 to September 2, the main epidemiological indicators of the coronavirus show a deteriorating trend.
According to the report, the trend of increasing cases appears to have stabilized, but the daily moving average of deaths and the number of cases in ICU have worsened compared to the previous report. As for the Rt index, it shows a small decrease, down to 0.72.
Hardals: Checks in all Elders Units
The undersecretary of Civil Protection in his statement referred to cases of coronavirus in nursing homes, which have cost the lives of several of our fellow citizens. As Mr. Hardalias pointed out, in the next 10 days all the Units for the Elderly throughout the country will have been preventively reviewed.
“We pay special attention to the Units for the Elderly. In the next 10 days all structures throughout the country will be inspected, ”he characteristically pointed out, emphasizing that the regions have the responsibility of controlling these units.
At the same time, the need for employees to comply with the measures in these structures was reiterated. Specifically, it announced:
- Postponement of employee leave
- Coronavirus test 48 hours before returning to work
- Avoid traveling abroad
- Restriction of meeting indoors with people
- Avoid contact with people with symptoms.
- In case of contact with a suspected case, domiciliary restriction.
Nikos Hardalias stressed that in recent days there has been an increase in cases in the Attica region, despite the application of restrictive measures. For this reason, as he said, the controls for its observance will be increased. “Maintain the measures, so that we do not have other measures,” he said.
At the same time, he announced that from September 7 to 23, 8,450 new recruits will undergo a coronavirus test, an initiative of the Ministry of National Defense in collaboration with the secretary general. Civil protection.
“Our concern was and is to protect public health. The cooperation of the State, society and citizens themselves is required.” Only by working together can we win the battle with the spread of the pandemic, “the Undersecretary of State concluded during the briefing. Civil Protection and Crisis Management.
The first doses of the vaccine in Greece in December.
Mr Kontozamanis, responding to a journalist’s question during the live briefing of the Ministry of Health on Friday afternoon, noted that Greece will receive the first doses of the vaccine in December. According to the undersecretary, Greece participates in the first agreement signed with AstraZeneka.
Mr. Kontozamanis made the same assessment today, speaking with ANT1. As the Deputy Minister of Health told ANT1, deliveries of the vaccines will begin from December, according to the agreement reached with the European Union.
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