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The 114 cases at the Giannitsa canning factory worry the health authorities.
In fact, even though the outbreak has been detected for almost a week, the virus once again proves how insidious it is and strikes without warning.
“Explosion” of cases in factories
Thus, out of the total 680 employees so far, 114 employees have contracted the virus, with the result that the Giannitsa factories are by far the largest outbreak in Greece.
Another outbreak that worries experts is the 29 cases at a recycling plant in Aspropyrgos, while 21 come from various known confluences from previous days.
It is observed that these new outbreaks together with the 133 positive cases in Attica released yesterday the number of daily cases, breaking all records, with the result that the “counter” shows … 372 infections.
The red alarm in Pella, Pieria, Imathia and Kilkis, where emergency measures such as those in Poros were announced yesterday, the new record for cases in the country but also the fact that Attica remains “red” despite the measures, As a result, the government decides today whether further measures will be taken, which will relate to wearing a mask and more. 
Meeting on new measures
Thus, this morning in the meeting that Prime Minister K. Mitsotakis will hold with specialists in infectious diseases, it is expected that the new, extraordinary measures will be judged to face and prevent a further spread of the coronavirus.
The focus is mainly on whether the universal use of the mask will finally be decided. That is, that all citizens wear a mask, not only indoors but also on the street, even for a short walk.
It is not excluded, and in fact it can be very close, we all move even in open spaces with masks.
The particularly harsh measure, which is sure to provoke reactions, may not be applied throughout Greece, but in areas where the pandemic hits the red.
One of these areas is Attica, where in recent days there has been an increase in cases and an increase in the number of intubated patients in the intensive care unit. But also in areas such as Kilkis, Pieria, Imathia and Pella that were declared under special restrictive measures due to coronavirus.
According to information from in.gr, scientists have clearly suggested to the government the mandatory use of the mask for some time to limit the spread of the virus. 
The final decision will be made by the Prime Minister after weighing a number of factors, and the most important, of course, is how this measure could be implemented without causing a storm of reactions. It is recalled that on Tuesday in.gr had revealed the measures that have fallen on the table in case the situation disappears.
One of them is the universal use of the mask everywhere, but also the change in the opening hours of stores so that they open and close differently to decongest Public Transport.
Petsas: It is positive that we have stabilization of cases
However, for his part, the government spokesman said that there is no measure on the table for the universal use of the mask, while explaining why yesterday’s case registry should not scare us.
“The pandemic is a dynamic phenomenon,” explained the government spokesman, adding that “the stage for the universal use of masks is not on the table.” According to the Government Spokesperson, the stabilization of cases is something positive, while as he said, the days when there are many cases are due to specific outbreaks, such as the case of Giannitsa.
“It is important now to pay attention to the resumption of the school year.” If we overcome this stage, we will be able to calm down, “he stressed and when asked about the number of students in the school, he said that” where there is the possibility of keeping distances, remain. There are schools that can and others that cannot stay away. The good thing is that every day there is a specific group that they come into contact with ”.
Finally, regarding the delivery of masks to students, he said that their distribution will be made until Monday, while regarding the cleaning staff of the schools, he pointed out that “last year there were more than 3,000 and this year there are more than 9000 cleaning employees. ” 
Case record
At the same time, the increase in coronavirus cases in the country is alarming, since for the first time they exceeded the barrier of 300. Specifically, EODY announced this Thursday 372 new infections, of which 164 are associated with known outbreaks and 21 they were detected behind doors. country of entry. We remind you that 248 new infections were recorded on Wednesday.
The total number of cases is 12,452, of which 55.5% are men. 2324 (18.7%) are considered related to travel from abroad and 5511 (44.3%) are related to an already known case.
49 of our fellow citizens are being treated by intubation. Their average age is 70 years. 12 (24.5%) are women and the rest are men. 87.8% of intubated patients have an underlying disease or are 70 years or older. 167 patients have been discharged from the ICU.
Finally, we have 4 more deaths registered and 297 deaths in total in the country. 110 (37.0%) women and the rest men. The mean age of our dying fellow citizens was 78 years and 96.3% had some underlying disease and / or were 70 years or older.
Where the new cases were registered
21 cases during controls carried out at the country’s entry gates,
6 imported cases, which occurred voluntarily,
133 cases from the Attica region
-18 cases of PE Thessaloniki
-1 case of PE Etoloakarnania
-1 case of PE Argolida
-1 case of PE Grevena
-5 cases of PE From Evia
-3 cases of PE Zakynthos
-8 PE Imathia cases (4 of which are connected
with known confluence in the food industry, 1
informs contact with a confirmed case)
-7 cases of PE Heraklion, Crete
-9 cases of PE Ioannina
-14 cases of PE Kastoria (of which 13
associated with known confluence in the processing industry
food)
-70 PE Pella cases (of which 64 are connected
with known confluence in the food industry)
-4 PE cases from Kefalonia
-2 cases of PE Kilkis
-7 cases of PE Kozani
-2 cases of PE from Larissa
-1 case of PE Lassithi
-6 cases of PE Lesbos
-3 cases of PE Lemnos
-15 PE Pieria cases (of which 13
associated with known confluence in the processing industry
food)
-1 case of PE From Rethymno
-1 case of PE Samos
-2 cases of PE Trikala
-1 case of PE Florina
“Mini” lock in Pella, Pieria, Imathia, Kilkis
As for the measures in 4 prefectures, they were taken after an extraordinary meeting held on Thursday.
Taking into account the epidemiological data as they have been formed, at the proposal of the Committee of Experts of the Ministry, in these prefectures the following was decided:
- Prohibition of operation of all health warehouses from 12 at night until 07.00 the next day.
- Suspension of any type of event such as parties, fairs, processions, public markets, etc.
- Prohibition of any type of meeting of citizens over 9 people for any reason, both in public and in private.
- In the dining areas a maximum number of people at each table is allowed up to 4 people, unless they are first degree relatives where up to 6 people are allowed.
- Mandatory use of a mask both outdoors and indoors.
- It is noted that in consultation with the Ministry of Finance for the affected companies, the employment contract of the employees may be suspended.
Special units of the National Transparency Authority (EAD) and EL.AS go to the mentioned areas. for the intensification of controls and for the faithful implementation and supervision of the measures in their supervisory areas. Finally, the above restrictive measures are valid for 14 days from Friday 09-11-2020 and at 06.00 to Friday 09-25-2020 and at 06.00. 
Hospitals in the four prefectures are on “red” alarm
At the same time, Health Minister Vassilis Kikilias instructed the Governors of the 3rd Panagiotis Bogiatzidis Health District and the 4th Dimitris Tsalikakis Health District, to locate the Pella, Pieria, Imathia and Kilkis Hospitals in the state of Panagia. intensify the controls carried out by the ladders and the Organization’s KOMY in the region of Central Macedonia.
In the early afternoon a meeting was held at the Ministry of Health, with the participation of the Secretary General. From Public Health Panagiotis Prezerakou, from the Secretary General for Health Services Giannis Kotsiopoulos and Professor Sotiris Tsiodras, where they analyzed the epidemiological data that have been formed in the area, after the known series of cases.
It is worth noting that EODY announced a record number of cases with 372 new infections in 24 hours. Of these, 164 are associated with known confluences and 21.
7-day padlock at the Giannitsa factory
The General Secretariat of Civil Protection announced the suspension of the operation of the canning company in Giannitsa.
The announcement in detail:
“Due to a confirmed high epidemiological burden (114 cases) in a canning company in DE Giannitson, after the relevant inspections, by order of the Vice Minister of Civil Protection and Crisis Management, Nikos Hardalia, decision of the Secretary General of Civil Protection, Vassilios Papageorgiou , as well as in consultation with EODY executives who perform on-site inspections in its entirety, including all its infrastructure and facilities, for urgent reasons of serious risk to public health and in particular to limit the spread and effects of the COVID disease -19.
The above suspension is valid for 7 days from 09-11-2020 and from 06.00 to 09-18-2020 and 06.00 hours “.
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