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The battle against her spread of coronavirus give the authorities in Mount Athos, where a 76-year-old monk has already died of complications from COVID-19.
The Commander of Mount Athos Athanasios Martinos He talks to GRTimes.gr about the cases that were identified in the Athonite peninsula area and the measures taken against the spread of the virus.
“The situation is under control. A total of six monasteries are currently under quarantine, which is in fact coming to an end. Several cases of monks have recently been reported. A 76-year-old monk with underlying illnesses ended up with complications last Saturday. “ observes Mr. Martinos.
According to Mr. Martinos, they are currently being treated in hospitals. Thessaloniki and Polygyros a total of seven monks (four in Thessaloniki, three in Polygyros), one of whom also suffers from underlying diseases. “The rest are monitored with oximeters by the Health Center in Karyes.” Only one monk with mobility problems was not transferred to the hospital, but he is also being monitored with oximeters. “ reports.
Asked whether the measures are faithfully applied in the Monasteries and cells of Mount Athos, where a total of 1200-1300 monks and 400-500 monks live respectively, he answers that this did not happen in all cases with the result that in some monasteries almost everyone is trapped. .
Rapid tests at the entry gates of the Athonite Peninsula “Recently, several cases appeared and thus began the controls at the entrance doors. So far, three positive cases have been identified, a sailor and two workers, who were asymptomatic and were not allowed to enter ”. It takes note and adds that the Health Center and the Monasteries had been provided with rapid tests, which were subjected to those who presented symptoms or were judged as possible cases.
It is recalled that as of Monday, December 7, the visits of those who do not permanently reside in Mount Athos. However, employees are allowed entry into ongoing projects, as well as officials working there.
Mr. Martinos stressed that at the end of September, an EODY subsidiary led by the infectious diseases specialist had moved to the Athos peninsula. Sotiri Tsiodra since it had signaled an alarm to detect cases. During the stay of the ladder in the area, sampling controls were carried out during which the 200 samples taken were negative.
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