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Coronavirus cases, announced by EODY on Saturday afternoon, may have dropped compared to recent days, “falling” below 300, but concern remains “red.” The coronavirus continues to sweep through Attica, which this time also had a negative advantage, picking up 123 out of a total of 267 new cases, while the number of intubated is also high (79).
Experts consider October to be a key month for the spread of the coronavirus, as it is expected to “test” the resistance of the NSS and determine if and when further action will be taken. The forecasts of epidemiologists are dire: they expect an outbreak in the next few days, since they know that due to the weather, transmission can be up to ten times higher.
Infectious carriers of the virus are a major headache for infectious disease specialists, as they can drastically change the dynamics of the pandemic at any time, while concern intensifies over outbreaks that have occurred in recent days in the two Units of Elders of Athens and Kardsi. at the Pella factory. In these outbreaks a very high viral load has built up and the effects will be seen in the coming weeks.
Epidemiological data will be reviewed on Monday
The reduced number of daily cases on Saturday compared to the previous days is a breath of fresh air, given that the objective of the scientific and health authorities that have been fighting the coronavirus for months was to cover this period by the end of October, another epidemiological starting point, that is to say, with another number of daily cases less than that of more than 400 cases, so there is room for maneuver in handling the situation.
In any case, experts value as positive the fact that the epidemic is not growing exponentially and believe that the registered upward trend can be stopped. At the same time, they call for the faithful implementation of the measures, since if the situation goes away, the resilience of the health system will be put to the test.
On Monday, the government and infectious disease specialists will review epidemiological data to decide if additional measures are needed.
The coronavirus is nesting in Attica – Calls for compliance with the measures
According to experts, the big problem is located in Attica and specifically in Athens where “the greatest epidemiological pressure is observed”, according to the specialist in infectious diseases Nikos Sypsas.
“We have to try harder,” he said, adding that “if we keep our distance, we wear a mask.”
However, the professor clarified speaking with Open that “we cannot be optimistic about the situation as it is now. The intervention that takes place in the center of Athens is very important. The situation is difficult in Attica. “Now the epidemic must be eradicated before it is too late.”
Mr. Sypsas stressed that everything needs moderation and good will, saying that “I do not consider it important that the mask is mandatory and with a fine in the open air.” However, he clarified in all directions that “there is already a ready package of new measures, if it is necessary to take it.”
At the same time, Anastasia Kotanidou, professor of Pulmonology at EKPA, president of the Hellenic Society for Intensive Care, in statements to MEGA, stressed that cases do not drop because citizens do not follow the measures announced by the state.
“There are people who think there is no problem and even indoors they refuse to wear a mask,” he said. To add: “I believe that if the measures announced so far are implemented, the cases will be radically reduced.”
What measures are being considered
One of the measures that is being considered very seriously is the universal use of a mask in Attica. It is suggested by many scientists and it is considered that it can stop the frenzy of the coronavirus.
Another weapon in the government’s quiver is the closing of stores after 10 at night. Two hours earlier than now, for restaurants and bars, although it is a measure that would aggravate the economic problems of entrepreneurs and possibly bring more young people to the squares.
The government is carefully considering the realistic options that exist, with the decision of whether and when a new day will be imposed, which will be taken by the Prime Minister himself, who pointed out that “it is very difficult, almost unthinkable, to go to a second general shutdown of emergency “.
During his discussion with the historian and writer Yuval Noah Harari, Kyriakos Mitsotakis highlighted, among other things: “When the first wave of the pandemic” hit “we did not know much about the virus. So the decision was clear. We went to the confinement. We made the decision very, very early and it was clearly the right decision after we managed to fight the virus in this first wave. And we knew it was the right decision at that time because we needed time to learn more about the virus and strengthen the healthcare system. We also knew that it would have painful economic consequences, although in a globalized world, countries that did not initially choose to close, such as Sweden, finally paid the economic price. But I think there is a generalized agreement between European countries, which is very difficult, almost unthinkable to move to a second general blockade
The Prime Minister said he was optimistic that we would not need to take more drastic measures than we are already taking. But if someone asks if this can be said with certainty, the answer is clearly “no,” he characteristically said.
NSS reform
They give special weight to the government in the reform of the SNA, in the context of which there will be an increase in ICU and MAF beds. As responsible minister Vassilis Kikilias said:
“In the reform we are preparing for primary health care, health centers will play a key role and we will be able to reform the SNA after all these years of crisis and restrictive fiscal policies.
By the end of the year, we will have 1,200 ICU and MAF with permanent staff, with five years of training and with all the necessary equipment ”.
EODY Scan Tests – Factory Case Concern
Meanwhile, inspections of EODY equipment in congested areas are sweeping, and citizens rush to points for quick tests.
On Saturday, the EODY stairs were in Agios Panteleimonas, where of the 357 tests carried out, eight were positive for the virus, while in Skydra, of the 735 rapid tests, 11 were positive.
In Pella, residents are especially concerned, after the detection of 114 cases of coronavirus in a factory in Skydra. The president of EODY, Panagiotis Arkoumaneas, also went to the area, participating in a meeting with the competent local bodies and representatives of civil protection.
In addition to the large number of cases, the clinical picture of the patients is a cause for concern. Asymptomatic, they all went to work without knowing their health status, which made monitoring difficult.
The magnitude of the epidemiological burden in the area has put residents on a “red” alarm, with measures for the time being to keep the canning company closed for ten days, the use of a mask indoors and outdoors and the suspension of markets public. .
Alarm in nursing homes
The “red” alarm has sounded in nursing homes across the country, as the threat of the coronavirus has caused authorities intense concern over the spread to the elderly.
Many nursing homes have been found in the vortex, counting many dead, as in Asvestochori and in a clinic in Peristeri. But the latest example is the nursing home in Agios Panteleimon, which had its first deaths while there were cases of nursing home workers in Karditsa.
The expert committee is concerned about the spread of the virus in these structures, which could lead to the collapse of the health system, increasing the number of deaths and intubated. 
267 new cases – 79 intubated
On Saturday afternoon, EODY announced 267 new cases of coronavirus in the country, of which 22 are associated with known outbreaks and 25 were detected after controls at the country’s gates. The total number of cases is 19,613, of which 55.8% are men.
3,019 (15.4%) are considered related to trips from abroad and 8,025 (40.9%) are related to an already known case.
79 of our fellow citizens are being treated by intubation. Their average age is 69 years. 24 (30.4%) are women and the rest are men. 86.1% of intubated patients have an underlying disease or are 70 years or older. 219 patients have been discharged from the ICU.
Finally, we have 7 more deaths registered and 405 deaths in total in the country. 152 (37.5%) women and the rest men. The mean age of our deceased fellow citizens was 78 years and 96.3% had an underlying disease and / or were 70 years or older.
Attica in “red” – How the cases are distributed
Attica is in the “red” again, counting 123 out of a total of 267 cases
More details:
– 25 cases during controls carried out at the country’s entry gates
– 3 imported cases that came voluntarily for control
-123 cases in the Attica region, of which 5 are associated with known outbreaks
– 11 cases in PE Thessaloniki, of which 4 are associated with a known confluence
– 2 cases in PE Etoloakarnania, of which 1 is associated with a known confluence
– 11 cases in PE from acaya
– 4 cases in PE Drama
– 2 PE Evros cases
– 5 cases in PE Evia, 2 of which are associated with a known confluence
– 1 case in PE Heraklion
– 1 case in PE Θήρας
– 6 cases in PE Ioannina, of which 1 is connected by a known confluence
– 2 cases in PE Karditsa
– 2 cases in PE Corfu
– 1 case in PE Kilkis
– 7 cases in PE Kozani, of which 1 is associated with a known confluence
– 2 cases in PE Corinto
– 1 case in PE Laconia
– 9 cases in PE Larissa, of which 3 are connected by a known confluence
– 1 case in PE Lesbos
– 4 cases in PE Magnesia
– 1 case in PE Messenia
– 6 cases in PE Pella, of which 2 are connected by a known confluence
– 2 cases in PE Pieria
– 2 cases in PE Rodopi
– 3 cases in PE Samos, of which 3 are associated with a known confluence
– 4 cases in PE Trikala
– 1 case in PE Fthiotida
– 2 cases in PE Florina
– 4 cases in PE De Halkidiki
– 3 cases in PE Chania
– 16 cases are being investigated.
Geographic dispersion
The map shows the geographical distribution of total COVID-19 cases (since the beginning of the epidemic) by Regional Unit of the country, according to the declared address of permanent residence of the patient, or the address of temporary residence for tourists and other temporary residents. in Greece. It includes both cases with a travel history (“imported”) and cases with possible national transmission. 
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