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The government is moving towards a further extension of the blockade until December 14, as epidemiological data leaves no room for complacency. Final decisions are expected by the end of next week and will depend on the number of cases and the pressure on the health system.
The second wave of the coronavirus continues with intensity, mainly in northern Greece, worrying epidemiologists and the government. There is a fear that a relaxation could lead to a new resurgence and new breakouts even in areas that are currently in good shape.
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According to government officials, at this time all scenarios are on the table and everyone’s attention is focused on trying to contain the pandemic. “The prevailing scenario is that the ban remains in effect until December 14, with the sole exception, perhaps, of schools,” said a government official familiar with the discussions. A clearer picture is expected in the middle of the week and, based on these, infectious disease specialists will make their suggestions to the prime minister. If there is a vertical drop of boxes, the green light will come on. opening of kindergartens and primary schools on December 7Otherwise the possibility is open that they remain closed until December 14.
Having as a new milestone in mid-December the interval of 16 days between averages is considered long so that there are safe estimates for the course of lifting the restrictive measures. “Now we are fighting the pandemic to guarantee public health, as soon as there are reliable forecasts we will announce the next maneuvers,” say officials from the Palacio de los Máximo, wanting to end the opening scenarios that are circulating. The information indicates that the The government’s goal is to lift the blockade simultaneously throughout the country.. As is logical if a zone is in “red” at that moment to have increased measurements. “The effort that is being made is aimed at a rapid de-escalation of cases so that it is not necessary,” added the same sources.
For this reason yesterday there was a mobilization by Patras and avoid overcrowding on the occasion of the celebration of San Andrés. The help of the local government and the Diocese was requested so that there were no incidents that could lead to the transmission of the virus and additional police measures have been taken.
THE Kyriakos Mitsotakis In a symbolic and substantial move, today you will visit Thessaloniki. The prime minister will be at the forefront of the battle against the coronavirus and will visit hospitals in the city. There is a double message in the visit, on the one hand the support of the medical and nursing staff who fight daily with the virus and on the other the emphasis on the implementation of measures in the city that continues to have a high number of cases despite the long confinement. At the same time, the Prime Minister will have a direct picture of the situation of the NSS in the city and the support of the system, while also having meetings with the local government. The message of faithful implementation of the measures with strict control for their observance is considered crucial, in order to have an immediate reduction of new cases.
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