To prolong the confinement, the retreat is delayed -Scenarios for trips, schools, catering | HELLAS

It is possible that the number of coronavirus cases has stagnated in the last 48 hours, it has also decreased, but experts and the government seem to rule out the possibility of lifting the blockade after November 30.

The continuous increase in those intubated in the ICU, but also the number of deaths, which in the last three days only amounted to 295, seems to “stop” any thought of relaxation or removal from confinement, since at the same time dispersion in the community continues being great, as the pediatrician-specialist in infectious diseases, Vana Papaevangelou, highlighted yesterday.

The announcement of the extension of the confinement is a matter of time

With these data, the government is expected to announce an extension of the lockdown in the near future since, as noted, if cases do not fall to a three-digit number (ideally below 500 as reported by disease specialists infectious, but also the government spokesman in the recent past), then we should not wait for the lockdown to be lifted.

“Based on the data and indicators, it is clear that the opening will not take place at the end of the month.” Everything will be counted, “Health Minister Vassilis Kikilias characteristically declared to Mega.” The conversation about the opening is unfounded at this time. Cases must fall and the healthcare system has to breathe. These are the parameters to begin little by little to return to a partial normality ”, he pointed out, with the deputy minister of Civil Protection, Nikos Hardalia, highlighting from his side that citizens can think about Christmas, but“ any discussion about the removal restrictive measures will be based on the epidemiological outlook of the country. “

Lockdown: stages for travel, schools, catering

At the end of the week, as the lockdown ends at the end of the month, the relevant decisions are expected to be made and the prime minister will make the announcements. As everything shows, the prevailing scenario is to extend the travel ban from Prefecture to Prefecture during the Christmas period, while the opening of the company will be done on time and with priorities.

For schools, according to Star and Mega, the decision is to open schools nationwide on December 7, provided the downward trend in cases continues. However, the Minister of Education was cautious, since the epidemiological picture does not allow predicting the immediate opening of schools. “Everything that has to do with the training structures and their reopening is monitored daily by the committee of experts. We are awaiting your suggestions and the decision of the prime minister, “said Niki Kerameos who noted that so far” there is no relevant announcement for the reopening of schools. “

Regarding catering, there is the intention of opening restaurants during the holidays, with a maximum of 4 people per table and until 10 pm. Cafes and bars are not expected to open, only shops exclusively with food, while gyms, theaters, cinemas go for the new year. The ski and winter resorts are also expected to remain closed.

Papaevangelou: 99% occupancy in ICUs in Thessaloniki – Cases stabilize

Vana Papaevangelou also spoke yesterday about the situation in the ICU, but also about the reduction of cases. The pediatrician-specialist in infectious diseases, referring to the 1,388 cases yesterday, said that the reduction is less than expected, while focusing on the situation in the ICU.

Ms Papaevangelou warned that the NSS is under unbearable pressure as the occupancy rate of ICU beds across the country is 86%, while in Thessaloniki the occupancy rate reaches 99%, and the Total number of intubated patients now stands at 549. In Attica, the occupancy rate is 81%.

Ms Papaevangelou expressed mild optimism that the measures are beginning to bear fruit, but the effort to “flatten” the curve must continue, as she said. However, ICU admissions and the death toll will continue to rise this week, the infectious disease specialist estimated.

Citing Thessaloniki as an example, Vana Papaevangelou pointed out that 4,500 cases were recorded two weeks earlier, while 4,300 last week, a fact that shows a tendency to decrease and stabilize. At the same time, stabilization is observed in hospital admissions, with 400 per day.

Coronavirus: 1,388 cases, 84 deaths, of which 549 are intubated

EODY, for its part, announced another 1,388 cases yesterday, a significantly reduced figure compared to what we have seen in the previous two weeks. However, the number of intubations increased again, to 549, while another 84 deaths were reported. The total number of victims in the country amounts to 1,714, while the cases to 93,006.

Of yesterday’s cases, 300 refer to Thessaloniki and 252 Attica, while in a three-digit number are the Magnesia cases (124).

Analytically:

• 11 cases during controls carried out at the country’s entry gates
• 2 imported cases that came voluntarily for testing
• 252 cases in the Attica region
• 300 cases in PE Thessaloniki
• 17 cases in PE Etoloakarnania
• 2 cases in PE from Arcadia
• 5 cases in PE Arta
• 23 cases in PE from acaya
• 3 cases in PE Βοιωτίας
• 42 cases in PE Grevena
• 19 cases in PE Drama
• 12 cases in PE Evros
• 3 cases in PE De Evia
• 2 cases in PE Evritania
• 10 cases in PE from ilia
• 65 cases in PE Imathia
• 7 cases in PE Heraklion
• 3 cases in sick PE
• 10 cases in PE Ioannina
• 51 cases in PE Kavala
• 19 cases in PE Karditsa
• 1 case in PE Kastoria
• 2 cases in PE Corfu
• 32 cases in PE Kilkis
• 6 cases in PE Kozani
• 3 cases in PE Corinto
• 4 cases in PE Laconia
• 61 cases in PE from Larissa
• 1 case in PE Lassithi
• 9 cases in PE Lesbos
• 124 cases in the Prefecture of Magnesia
• 3 cases in PE from messenia
• 8 cases in PE Xanthi
• 88 cases in PE Pella
• 47 cases in PE Pieria
• 4 cases in PE Preveza
• 3 cases in PE from Rethymno
• 1 case in PE Rodopi
• 6 cases in PE Rhodes
• 43 cases in PE Serres
• 39 cases in PE Trikala
• 2 cases in PE Fthiotida
• 5 cases in PE Φωκίδας
• 9 cases in PE from Halkidiki
• 22 cases in PE Chania
• 7 cases are under investigation.