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Published: Wednesday, December 02, 2020 8:32 PM
A new framework for the functioning of the market and the country in general seems to be shaping its advent vaccine against coronavirus. Speaking at the World Leaders Forum, the Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis clarified that some activities should not work until we have the shots, such as evening entertainment. He also talked about opening his opening. Retail, but “certain restrictions will apply until the vaccine.”
“I hope that coming out of the second lockdown we will be much more careful. But again, this would mean that you have to spend on these processes. For example night entertainment, bars, midnight entertainment.” vaccines “.
The Prime Minister pointed out that the government’s thinking is opening up retail trade, but with specific restrictions.
“Maybe at some point we can open restaurants with the appropriate social distance.” We are also considering opening up to retail, but certain restrictions will apply until the vaccine, “he said.
“The pandemic will end when we have the vaccine and when the vaccination begins,” Kyriakos Mitsotakis said in his statement.
It should be noted that a short time later, speaking with the main ERT newsletter, the vice president of the National Vaccination Committee Athanasios Skoutelis He said the vaccines would arrive in the country in early January.
Schools are closed as needed
Later, speaking at the 31st Greek Economic Summit, organized by the Hellenic American Chamber of Commerce, the Prime Minister stressed that “we will keep schools closed as long as the experts tell us.
Closing the discussion, Mr. Mitsotakis answered questions from the CEOs who participated in it.
Referring to e-learning, he stressed that “a year ago, we did not believe that all school classes, from kindergartens to universities, operated electronically.” He thanked the students and teachers who embraced the initiative and concluded by saying that “we will keep schools closed for as long as the experts tell us, but when we return to physical education, we will know that we now have the infrastructure for digital education.”
To cope with the pandemic in Greece
The Prime Minister sent a message of determination and optimism about the outcome of the battle to stop the second wave of the pandemic. “Greece will be on the side of the winners,” Kyriakos Mitsotakis said at the 31st Greek Economic Summit, organized by the Hellenic American Chamber of Commerce.
At the same time, Mr. Mitsotakis added that he is determined not to stop promoting the reform agenda: “Today I am more committed to the reform agenda.” Mr Mitsotakis said and referring to the significant European funds from the Recovery Fund, the Prime Minister said: I see the opportunity and I see the need. And I have no intention of wasting this opportunity. “
The Prime Minister added: “It is not only my concern to deal with the pandemic but also not to waste time implementing reforms. Digital change and green growth.” By rolling out the plan to support the economy, which runs in parallel with the strengthening of the SEN, He noted: “We do not want to undermine the productive base of the country and the economy.” and recalled the main objectives which are the protection of employment and the provision of liquidity to companies.
Mr. Mitsotakis announced a further improvement of the framework for business, emphasizing that despite the crisis of the pandemic, investment interest in Greece is constantly growing: “We must reduce labor taxes. We will reduce contributions.” We will make the framework be much more competitive, “said the prime minister.
“Greece will be one of the winners after the pandemic.” The second wave is a greater challenge than the first, but with the right measures we can control it, “he said. We must protect employment and liquidity, especially in small businesses, and create conditions for investment in Greece. “
Mr. Mitsotakis emphasized, however, that even in these difficult times there are companies investing in Greece, while also referring to government initiatives to reduce tax and insurance burdens and highlighting his and the government’s intention to go ahead. reforms despite the pandemic. He even referred, characteristically, to the bill that is in Parliament for land uses.
The CEO of Pfizer also participated in the discussion, Albert MockeryTherefore, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis stressed that “we are proud to have a Greek at the helm of the company who has found the solution to such a big problem, that is, the solution to the pandemic.
However, he added that he can also talk about how and why Pfizer chose to invest in Greece before the pandemic and highlighted that the country has a human resource with talents and skills. “We have amazing people in Greece,” he said.
Albert Bourla himself, in his introductory statement, pointed out about the vaccine that if we manage to vaccinate even a small part of the population in time, we will definitely have better results in the fight against the pandemic.
