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In case of a new one emergency shutdown in our country was mentioned during today’s information session on the evolution of its pandemic coronavirus, the Vice Minister of Civil Protection Nikos Hardals.
«We are far from such a possibility. “We have many tools – measures in our quiver to avoid a local lockdown,” he characteristically said, while among other things he noted that more than 15,000 coronavirus tests are performed daily, saying that “we have approached 17,000.”
Especially for Attica, he stressed that they happen every day. two technical meetings with experts examining epidemiological data and developments municipality by municipality, region by region.
As he said, there is many intermediate and effective stages and measures before we hit barricades and bans, at least as far as Attica is concerned.
“We see all the real data and accordingly we are preparing ourselves, either to suggest, or to implement, or to pull measures that will evolve slowly,” emphasized Mr. Hardalias.
Mr. Hardalias stressed that there is one increase in cases in the Attica region, noting that “restrictive measures have already been announced, which will be increased. We must remember that law enforcement saves lives. Experience from various areas shows that where measures were consistently and responsibly followed, we had a significant epidemiological discharge. And the observance of the measures does not mean new measures. “
He also referred to Elderly care units, emphasizing that in the next ten days Units will have been proactively verified throughout the country.
“Since the beginning of the pandemic, we have made it clear that our absolute and non-negotiable priority is to guarantee public health and protect human life without discounts. We pay special attention to vulnerable groups and especially to the Elderly Care Units. Unfortunately, in specific units we have seen non-compliance with protocols, with dramatic consequences for our fellow men. We have started and continue the scanning inspections, with the aim of inspecting all of them, during the next ten days, throughout the territory. We want to highlight the importance of the contribution of the employees themselves in these units ”, he stressed.
At this point, repeat them measures applicable to employees to them: “That is why we consider it appropriate to repeat the safe behavior of employees, which is imperative. Specifically: Postponement of unnecessary licenses, mandatory laboratory test for coronavirus with the pcr method, at least 48 hours before returning to work, avoidance of trips abroad, as well as avoidance of social activities. In the case of compulsory comorbidity with people from abroad, it must be ensured that these people have been tested for the coronavirus. Limit yourself to meeting places and avoid contact, especially with people showing any symptoms. In the event that an employee of these structures comes into contact with a case, circumstances force them to monitor their health and take their temperature twice a day, as well as to stay in a different and well-ventilated room ”.
Regarding the issue of recruit controls, said the undersecretary: “In the next few days about 8,450 recruits will appear. At the initiative of the Ministry of National Defense and the General Secretariat of Civil Protection, always in collaboration with the Ministry of Health, all will be examined for coronavirus in the ranking points, from September 7 to 23. Specifically, from September 7 to 10, the sampling will be carried out in the Army, from September 8 to 14 in the Air Force and from September 15 to 23 in the Navy ”.
Finally, the Undersecretary underlined that “our concern was, is and continues to be, to ensure public health. No one is left from this effort. For the measures to be effective, the cooperation of the State, society and citizens themselves is necessary. Only together can we stop the spread of the pandemic and win the battle with the invisible enemy. “