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According to information from GrTimes.gr, Mr. Zervas highlighted the need to address his new wave coronavirus with composure.
He characteristically said Mayor of Thessaloniki:
“The coronavirus does not discriminate. We have to face the third wave calmly. It takes a real effort to achieve the result that we achieved the two previous times. Thessaloniki is very close to orange. “
In addition, Mr. Zervas pointed out that some interventions have already started since Monday morning, however he affirmed that from Tuesday there will be more intense controls throughout the municipality of Thessaloniki.
Asked about what will apply during the three Thessaloniki holidays, he stressed that on Tuesday, no later than Wednesday, they will have newer ones and the pertinent decisions will have been made. However, as he stated: “I am very afraid that unfortunately we will not enjoy this celebration.».
What was discussed during the extensive teleconference
Earlier, epidemiological data from Thessaloniki and the health burden observed in recent days, were discussed in a meeting held tonight via teleconference with the Prime Minister Kyriako Mitsotaki.
The meeting was attended by Minister of State George Gerapetritis, Deputy Minister of Civil Protection and Crisis Management Nikos Hardalias, Regional Governor of Central Macedonia Apostolos Tzitzikostas, Mayor of Thessaloniki Konstantinos Zervos and Prof. S., expressed great concern about the increasing trend of cases in Thessaloniki and neighboring municipalities.
The fact that the average age of the cases was 33 years was especially highlighted, which means that the problem is more pronounced at younger ages.
During the meeting, the need for a strict application of sanitary norms was highlighted and the ways were discussed, mainly through supervisory mechanisms, in order to reduce the observed picture of relaxation, the continuation of which would lead to the transition of Thessaloniki to the “orange”. level of precautionary measures and rules.
At the same time, according to the announcement of the Prime Minister’s Press Office, the options available for October 26, the day of the patron saint of Thessaloniki, Agios Dimitrios and the anniversary of the liberation of the city were discussed, given the special conditions this year and measures to avoid synchronicity were considered.
The increasingly important role that local government must play in dealing with the pandemic was underlined.
Karaoglou: Faithful observance of measures is required
In addition, the need for the faithful observance of precautionary and protection measures by coronavirus The Deputy Minister of the Interior of Macedonia-Thrace stressed on Monday, Theodoros Karaoglou, while expressing concern for increased epidemiological burden in Thessaloniki.
“We should all observe basic precautions and discipline ourselves,” he said. Karaoglou, on the sidelines of his visit to the North Greek State Theater.
The Undersecretary seemed concerned by the crowded images seen in various central points of Thessaloniki while insisting that “a possible blockade would have enormous consequences for the local economy».
“We must all respect public health which is the highest good, observe basic precautions, wear the mask as much as possible indoors and outdoors. “Beyond that, we must discipline ourselves and impose the self-control necessary to face the coronavirus pandemic.”
He reiterated the need for “all of us to demonstrate responsibility, seriousness and self-control”, and expressed the opinion that “united and strong we can overcome the problem of the pandemic.”
EODY: 438 new cases and 11 deaths – 85 intubated
At the same time, the evidence of its spread remains worrying. coronavirus In our country. THE ΕΟΔΥ reported 438 new cases, while deaths rose to 11 for the first time.
In more detail, today Monday they announced 438 new cases of the new virus in the country, of which 62 are associated with known influxes and 42 were detected after controls at the country’s gateways.
The total number of cases is 25,802, of which 55.6% are men.
Of these, 3,560 (13.8%) are considered related to trips from abroad and 10,337 (40.1%) are related to an already known case.
In the meantime, 85 of our fellow citizens are being treated by intubation. Their average age is 66. 26 (30.6%) are women and the rest are men. 94.1% of intubated patients have an underlying disease or are 70 years or older. 258 patients have been discharged from the ICU.
Finally, we have 11 more deaths recorded and 520 deaths in total in the country. 197 (37.9%) women and the rest men. The mean age of our deceased fellow citizens was 79 years and 96.2% had an underlying disease and / or were 70 years or older.
