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The rapid increase in cases in Attica (164 news today) and the fear of a further spread of the virus in the elderly has sounded the bell of the experts.
To protect our fellow citizens who belong to vulnerable groups or are over 65, the government and the Committee on Infectious Diseases recommend that travel be restricted for the next two weeks and that the elderly avoid contact with people outside the family circle.
As can be seen from today’s briefing by Gika Majorkinis and Nikos Hardalias, it seems that the return of SMS for the elderly is also on the table.
However, as Mr Hardalias characteristically said: “The use of SMS in general is a tool for which the conditions are needed to be effective.
Obviously it is a work tool, it is a reminder tool and in this phase it is a tool that if we reach and can and categorize some data or some categories that we monitor daily, we can use it ”.
He reiterated that older people should take special care, the recommendations for those over 65 are strengthened and highlighted the need to use a mask.
Travel minimization for citizens over 65
For his part, Gikas Majorkinis said: “People over 65 should avoid travel and synchronicity. He stressed that there are trends of improvement since last week and duplication in Attica, elements that are worrying, but also push the health system .
Recommendations for the elderly and vulnerable groups
According to today’s information for people over 65 and those who belong to the so-called vulnerable groups, the following are recommended:
- Limit your movements to what is absolutely necessary for the next 14 days, always taking adequate protective measures.
- Avoid contact with people other than your immediate family environment.
- Avoid traveling by public transport.
It is worth noting that during today’s briefing on the course of the pandemic, Gikas Majorkinis was asked whether some Commission epidemiologists had suggested a short-term closure and he replied that this possibility “has not been presented as a measure. debate “.
He noted that “this is a very efficient metro” and that “it is the last resort”. “We have many meters before we arrive and we are far from this point.”
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