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It is possible that almost two 24 hours have passed since Nikos Hardalias announced the universal traffic ban from 9-5, however Thessaloniki does not appear to have finished with the measures.
Infectious disease specialists are expected to meet today not only to view the epidemiological data from the co-capital but also to suggest stricter measures, as they have already said that difficulties lie ahead.
Tougher measures are coming for Thessaloniki
This was also revealed today by the Minister of Health, Vassilis Kikilias, who said that today new measures will be decided for Thessaloniki, which will refer mainly to the operation of schools.
It is on the table and based on epidemiological data, the interministerial together with the prime minister will decide, following the suggestions of the experts.
I let the experts do their job. The situation is very serious and as soon as possible, the indicators must be reduced. “Citizens must help and everyone must consider how many are at risk,” he commented in Alpha 98.9 about the measures in Thessaloniki. 
However, the closure of primary schools in Thessaloniki was also suggested by the mayor of Thessaloniki, Konstantinos Zervas, who stressed that unfortunately the image it has does not seem to stabilize the situation, while the people of Thessaloniki are at war.
However, the fact that Thessaloniki is one step ahead of the new measures does not mean that the rest of the country is not “on fire”.
What is being examined for the rest of Greece
As regards the whole territory, the idea of a “catastrophic” confinement has obviously not left the table, where no one will be able to leave their home, as was the case in Italy in March.
If we do not pass the universal blockade, another measure that the government is considering is a strict limit on telework that will reach up to 70%.
This is what other countries are doing to reduce morning traffic jams and overcrowding at workplaces. 
As for primary schools and kindergartens, the next scenario is to close everything for 15 days.
On the table and restricting options to 13033
A new measure, which does not rule out speaking with SKAI, the secretary general of Commerce and Consumption, Panagiotis Stampoulidis, is the restriction of sms to 13033.
Mr. Stampoulidis emphasized that it is not a question of a cutter but of restrictions in the options.
“There is no possibility of a cutter in the system,” he explained to the SMS. Perhaps, added the secretary general. Trade, there should be restrictions on options. “The possibility of fewer options via SMS or procedures during the day is something that the experts decide,” he clarified.
Petsas: If necessary, elementary schools will be closed.
The possibility of closing primary schools is also open and the government spokesman, Stelios Petsas, who in an interview also stressed that cases must reach September levels in order to get the closure.
However, Mr. Petsas emphasized speaking with (Parapolitika Fm 90.1) that if existing measures are implemented, no new ones will be needed and the closure will not be extended.
Regarding Mr. Mitsotakis’s announcements for strengthening weak social groups at Christmas, he said the announcements will be made next week, while highlighting that greater representation of auction protection is being examined.
Experts are ringing the alarm bell
At the same time, experts do not stop making their own estimates of when we will reach the peak of the epidemic, but also when we will see a de-escalation.
Furthermore, as they constantly emphasize, the situation in the ICU in northern Greece is marginal, making travel restriction, especially in Thessaloniki, more necessary than ever. 
It takes 8 weeks to drop below 500 cases
The Professor of Environmental Engineering at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Demosthenes Sarigiannis, expects a better picture on the topic of the spread of the coronavirus starting next week in Thessaloniki.
“In the next few days we will see leveling off. “As of Tuesday, November 17, we expect a gradual de-escalation, which will accelerate from the weekend, we will see the results of the lockdown,” 104.6 told Thema.
He even estimated that it would take eight weeks of quarantine for the country to drop below 500 cases, a limit set by Health Minister Vassilis Kikilias to lift the blockade. 
The teacher considers the “accordion” (open-close) system to be a safe solution to health risks.
“It is biologically important,” as Sarigiannis said, “to limit the virus for about 21 days, as the scientific data shows.”
According to Mr. Sarigiannis, the reasons that escaped relate to the relaxed application of the measures by the population.
What we see is the tip of the iceberg, there are many more cases
“The figures are large, what we see is the tip of the iceberg, there are many more cases,” said epidemiology professor Athena Linou, about the bad situation that prevails in our country with the coronavirus.
Speaking to ANT1, he said that “the blockade is not the real thing, what scientists want to say. A real confinement is that I live at home and only attend the necessary situations (pharmacy, supermarket)”.
The professor stressed that “it is not enough to take measures, you have to facilitate them to implement them, we are falling behind. It should emphasize communication problems. In public health, a change in behavior must be achieved. “
Regarding the possible lockout in elementary schools, he said he does not know if it is the next step in the list of measures that the government will take. “I would like a randomized study with a sample of children from all over the country, to see if they get sick […] “A study has shown that children have antibodies against coronaviruses.” 
Given the extension of the blockade beyond November 30
For his part, the member of the infectious diseases committee and professor of microbiology, Athanasios Tsakris, considers that the nationwide extension of the blockade beyond November 30 is a fact.
Speaking to SKAI, he estimated that a general ban for Thessaloniki and northern Greece in general will be decided in the coming days.
“Especially in the north of Greece (the generalized blockade will be implemented), there are the biggest problems, the NSS must definitely endure. It is very likely that there will be suggestions in the coming days. On November 30 we will definitely have an extension.” The priority is that the ICUs last, “he stressed. 
As he explained in the first epidemiological wave in other European countries, it took two months to limit the spread of the coronavirus.
“We still have a way to go, the exponential course of cases continues with only a slight slowdown. It will take a long time to see tangible results, ”said the professor.
“Many of the experts recommend even more drastic measures, depending on March. I think we will move there eventually, so that the NSS can respond. I think this will be done relatively immediately, “said Mr. Tsakris.
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