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Scientists are concerned about the course of the coronavirus in our country. In the “red” several areas. For the second time, a record number of 453 daily cases were recorded, of which 207 were located in Attica. From the morning of Friday, October 16 until the 29th of the month, Kozani enters a “confinement”, with a decision of the GGP.
In Kozani, the increasing number of cases had alarmed experts for days, with the result that on Thursday afternoon it was officially announced that the area falls into level 4 “increased risk” of the health security map.
Thus, in Kozani, starting at 6 am on Friday and for the next 14 days, the emergency measures planned for the areas that are at level 4 come into force.
Talking to Newsbomb.gr, the mayor of the city, Lazaros Maloutas, described the blockade as “inevitable”, saying:ΔUnfortunately they took us there, the confinement was inevitable, the many cases of the last days had their consequences. With we don’t play human lives».
I speak of the problems that the local health system has faced for many years, emphasizing that the «Mamatsio»The Kozani Hospital, which serves 40% of the population of the West Macedonia region, it is at its limits.
In addition, he added that it is imperative to build a new hospital to meet the needs of the Region. «We have been screaming for years that the area needs a new hospital, a modern hospital at the crossroads of Egnatia to serve the region.“He characteristically stated.
The new emergency measures in force in Kozani
- Courts, Prosecutors, Mortgage Offices, all kinds of Cadastral Offices and Branches of the “Hellenic Property Registry”
- Archaeological sites, museums, caves
- Live performances and auditions, other performing arts
- Movie screenings
- Rehearsals, Television and Cinematography: Suspended Film and Television Filming – Videoconference Essays
- Nightclubs including banquets, catering, bars
- Musical stage
- Attention [επιτρέπεται η λειτουργία μόνο υπηρεσιών παροχής προϊόντων σε πακέτο από το κατάστημα (take away), διανομής προϊόντων (delivery) και drive-through]
- Playgrounds
- All kinds of games and training [επιτρέπεται μόνο η ατομική άθληση]
- Gyms
- Fairs-Sunday markets and other markets of article 2 of Law 4497/2017 (A ‘171)
- Retail
- Hairdressers, personal care services, etc.
- Conferences / Exhibitions
- Amusement and theme park services
It is observed that The operation of schools and all kinds of educational structures continues with the mandatory use of masks everywhere, while for Higher Education Institutions (IES) only tele-education will be applied.
Finally, it is addressed strong texture to the inhabitants of the wider Kozani area to take special care and strictly observe all self-protection measures against COVID-19 infection.
More than 200 cases in Attica today – Petsas: At the moment there is no blocking problem
Of the 453 cases detected in the country on Thursday, 207 were registered in Attica, making it the daily “champion.”
Asked about the possibility of a new blockade in Attica, the government spokesman replied that “for the moment there is no such possibility”, however, he pointed out that “as the Prime Minister said, when he went to the European Council today, we are ready to continue advice at all times. ” experts and impose if necessary the local blocking, where the statistics, in accordance with all the data we obtain and the instructions we obtain from Europe, recommend that we have such measurements».
Mr. Petsas pointed out that Greece is in a good position relative to other European countries and added that “To maintain this, we need to attach the cases locally, for example in Kozani and in general, throughout the Territory, to implement the many measures that we have already taken».
He went on to say about the measures taken in Paris that “it is a typical bell for all of us” and added that “we understand that we must take care of what we have in Greece.”
However, according to MEGA information, Kyriakos Mitsotakis is following the data and proposals of the experts and will not hesitate to impose a blockade on Attica, if deemed necessary. The Prime Minister’s associates clarify that he listens to infectious disease specialists, monitors the situation and, if he deems it necessary, will also quarantine the basin. At the moment, the outlook at the political level is that the second wave of the pandemic is being adequately addressed, which is attributed to the prudence of the majority of citizens.
What the experts say: masks everywhere, blocking is not a good solution
The president of the Association of Hospital Doctors of Athens and Piraeus, Matina Pagoni, assures that “if we do not wear masks outdoors, things get difficult.” In fact, referring to the situation that prevails in Attica, he spoke of a very slight decrease in cases, which, however, is not enough.
Professor of Genetics at the University of Geneva, Manolis Dermitzakis, speaking to Mega on Thursday morning, referred to the growing number of cases around the world and said that “we must follow the example of what is happening around us. , to avoid the worst, “he explained. “Now we must learn the measures to be protected when the most difficult conditions arrive,” he said.
Especially when it comes to wearing a mask, he noted that “it is a very important weapon, but it is not a panacea. “Along with wearing a mask, all other protection rules must be respected, especially distance.”
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