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The epidemiological data of the country lately are particularly worrying, something that is reflected in the 416 new cases announced by EODY on Tuesday afternoon.
After today’s increase in figures, the “bell” of the epidemiological panorama of the country rings in the 16th progress report of the National Coronavirus Observatory, which refers to the period from September 17 to 23.
As noted, the last week has seen continued deterioration, with an increase in daily cases, the number of intubations, and the daily number of deaths.
Specifically, the average number of daily cases is 7 consecutive days in 324 cases out of 281 in the previous report, with 50% -60% of new cases registered in Attica. It is noted that for the second consecutive week the new daily diagnoses remain at a national level at a level of more than 300 people. 
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), almost two million new cases were reported worldwide from 14 to 20 September, a 6% increase from the previous week and the highest weekly number since the beginning of the year. . of the pandemic. For Europe in particular, the growth rate is 11%.
At age 39, the mean number of cases
According to the report, the widespread spread to younger ages continues, reflected in the increase in the number of cases under 40 years of age. Specifically, the average age of the cases is 39 years. However, this age group appears to be responding to a partially successful response to the epidemic.
The increase in registered cases (which, as mentioned below, is due in part to the greater number of tests performed) is largely related to younger ages and asymptomatic or mildly symptomatic patients. The most important piece of information is that the number of patients requiring intubation has been increasing in the last two weeks, indicating the continuing pressure on the health system. 
On the other hand, the occupancy rate in ICU / MAF beds due to COVID-19 cases in the territory remained almost constant at 36% (from 37% in the previous report), according to EODY. Given the increased number of patients in ICU / MAF beds, this stability reflects the increase in ICU / MAF beds available. In Attica, the capacity of the ICU / MAF beds for COVID-19 cases is 60%.
In conclusion, the current situation continues to require very high vigilance and strict compliance with the precautionary measures announced.
10,000 tests – Alarm in Attica
The moving average of tests per day was 10,762 last week. Many of them are carried out through sampling controls at the country’s entry gates and through specific controls in various areas of the territory. According to diagnostic tests carried out throughout the country, 7% to 11% of cases are imported. 
Most of the cases are found in Attica, which shows a disproportionate number of cases in relation to its population, with trends of expansion of the already large epidemic burden. Specifically, in some days more than half of domestic cases are detected in the prefecture of Attica. For this reason, additional restrictive measures are already in place in the prefecture of Attica.
The number of patients intubated in the ICU increased to 73 (from 67 in the previous report), while the average daily number of deaths increased significantly to 5.9 (from 3.3) and approached the corresponding number from the first wave. According to internationally available data, Greece is still in a relatively good position in the death rate from COVID per 1 million inhabitants (place 106 / 33.7 deaths per 1 million inhabitants) when the world average is 126.7 deaths. per 1 million inhabitants. The case duplication rate was 32 in 30 days and the mortality rate in 123 of 124 days.
Overall, based on the trends above, EODY estimates that the Rt index for the territory at 1, increased compared to the previous report. Especially in the Attica region, for the period analyzed, the index is calculated above unity.
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