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Lockdown: The need to extend the lockdown until January 20 was expressed by Demosthenes Sarigiannis, Professor of Health and Environmental Engineering at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, speaking with SKAI, noting that if we open earlier there will be a resurgence of the virus.
In fact, he pointed out that schools must remain closed until then and not open January 8, As announced.
In the same context, he explained that to reach the goal of 500 cases The “ban” should be extended, but emphasizing that we are in a de-escalation phase.
New local closures are not excluded
The improvement in epidemiological indicators in recent days may have created cautious optimism, However The government and experts are on high alert for the holidays.
Government sources They point out that it is imperative to observe protective measures and avoid co-painting in the run-up to Christmas and New Years. At the same time, there is widespread concern that citizens relax and New Year’s Eve and festive tables turn into virus outbreaks.
It is noted that the gathering is allowed up to 9 people from 2 families in houses.
Regarding movements, for December 24, 25, 31, 2020 and January 1, 2021 the movement of citizens is allowed to participate in concentrations, while for December 25, 2020 and January 6, 2021 allows the movement of citizens to participate in the functions. in the holy temples.
To go to and from home on New Year’s Eve we must send a message with the number 6 to 13033. That is, we are going to send the code that until today we send for physical exercise, walk or pet. The traffic ban does not change anything and remains from 22:00 in the afternoon until 05:00 in the morning, which will be valid throughout the holiday.
At the same time, the government is closely monitoring the situation following the opening of barber shops and bookstores and the implementation of click away in retail..
So far, it is showing that the measures are observed by stores but also by the public.
Meanwhile, the focus is on areas with a heavy epidemiological burden, with experts pointing out that no area is safe from the crown, however, there are some areas of greater concern as they are more likely to experience an outbreak after Christmas.
These areas, in addition to West Attica and Kozani, which are already in a hard lockdown, are also: Karditsa, Magnesia, Chios, Achaia, Thassos and Larissa.
According to government sources, in case of an increase in infections in specific areas, a tougher lockdown may be applied, as happened in the three municipalities of West Attica and Kozani.
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