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The briefing of the political authors has been completed by the government representative Stelios Petsas on the developments with the coronavirus, the vaccine, but also the additional measures that the government is expected to take.
Stelios Petsas cited epidemiological data from the last few days, showing that there is a small, slow but steady improvement, however, he said the situation in Kozani and three West Attica municipalities is worrying, warning of the possibility of severe local closures. As he said “it is not excluded in areas where instead of a recession, there is an increase to take tougher measures.”
Areas that are in “red”: the strictest measures are not excluded
The government spokesman sent a very strong message, noting that at the local level, based on epidemiological data, The situation in Kozani is worrying and to West Attica areas.
the more cases per 100,000 inhabitants are located in Kilkis, Xanthi, Pieria, Drama, Thessaloniki, Kozani, Rodopi, Grevena, Pella and Larissa Prefectures.
It is not excluded, therefore, in areas where deterioration tends to occur rather than recession, have stricter measures.
The Committee of Experts is already examining the data in such areas and will then make a recommendation to the Government.
In any case, given the danger of the period that follows, it is imperative at the national level that there is no relaxation during the holidays.
Holiday appeal: if we’re not careful, we’ll be in danger
Mr. Petsas also emphasized that these different parties, let’s not allow the coronavirus to be celebrated.
Let’s keep our social circle closed.
And each family, even if they want to be with another at the festive table, should stay with only one relative or friendly family.
If we open the circle of people we will get in touch these days, we will be in dangerWe will endanger the people we love and Iwe become the cause of the uncontrolled spread of the virus in the community.
We call on everyone to emphasize the close circle of people we will be in contact with this Christmas season.
Data on the epidemiological situation
The epidemiological situation in Europe remains extremely serious and in many cases there is evidence of deterioration with a record number of deaths.
Countries like Germany, the Netherlands, Great Britain, Scotland, France, Austria, Russia, the Czech Republic and Italy are forced to take additional, even stricter, restrictive measures.
The epidemiological situation in our country, according to the data of December 16, 2020, is as follows:
- Active cases in our country were 12,975, a reduction of 15.8% compared to the previous week (15,420 on 9/12).
- The number of patients was 2,340, a number that decreased by 39%, compared to the previous week (3,849 on 9/12).
- The 7-day moving average was 1,196, 21% less than the previous week (1,522 on 9/12).
- The positive index decreased to 4.5%, compared to 6.4% on December 9.
- The moving average test for the last 7 days was 27.6 thousand per day, an increase of 16.4% compared to the previous week (23.7 thousand per day on 09/12).
- The 7-day moving average of daily hospital admissions decreased by 20%, while the equivalent of daily discharges increased by 26%.
It is also observed that the number of our fellow citizens is 527, compared to 578 a week ago.
See the Stelios Petsas update
Other important points of the introductory position:
- Contradictions of the official opposition in the budget debate.
- The first 6 aircraft will arrive in our country until June 2021 at a rate of 1 per month.
- The first 4 drivers will go to train in France in early 2021.
- On Friday, the Prime Minister will chair the 1015th meeting on coronavirus and vaccination strategy at the General Secretariat for Civil Protection.
- It examines why there are deviations at the local level from the general epidemiological situation in the country. Depending on epidemiological data and the recommendations of infectious disease specialists, the government will possibly decide at the local level. Nothing else is being considered at this time in general.
- Greece receives a vaccine like any other member of the EU.
- From February we expect many more vaccinations.
- He was asked if the reduced number of vaccines causes problems in the vaccination goal. We will have 25 million vaccines by the end of June according to the original plan. We plan the vaccination with what we have in our hands. Of course, health personnel is a priority.
- Asked by iefimerida when Greece will have the vaccines if they are approved on December 21st, Mr. Petsas replied: We may have the first vaccines before the end of the year. Possibility of the week before the new year.
- When asked if the decision of the 9 people on New Year’s Eve is final, he replied: The crucial thing these days is to reduce the close social circle. If we celebrate Christmas with one family, we should not celebrate Christmas with another. The increase in the number of people we see is what will fuel the coronavirus.
- We cannot have a policeman in every house.
- The first few days have shown a good remote click function.
- When vaccination begins we must be very careful. Immunity will take time to arrive because it is necessary to vaccinate a sufficient number of fellow citizens. So for several more months we will have to follow the measurements. Compliance with the measures will reduce the epidemiological burden.
- A key element to start vaccination also for the summer. Once a wall of immunity has been built, we will be much more optimistic about the summer.
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