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Blockade: Next week the decisions for the gradual lifting of restrictive measures in our country. What the experts suggest, what the epidemiological data shows. What will happen to the traffic ban between 9:00 PM and 5:00 AM? What will happen to the sms to 13033?
The number of cases and the pressure exerted on the health system are the two factors that will determine the lifting of restrictive measures in our country. The number of cases in Greece surpassed 101,000 on Friday, while the number of patients intubated with coronavirus reached 607 and the death toll surpassed 2,000, with the vast majority of ICUs covered throughout the country.
In any case, for any relaxation of the Lockdown the government will take into account the suggestions of the experts, and the decision is expected by the end of next week. Until December 7, the new emergency measures will be in full.
Speaking to SKAI, a government official said an extension of Lockdown is being considered until December 14, with the possible exception of elementary schools and kindergartens, which are estimated to open on December 7.
“Early discussion”: otherwise, this Christmas
Regarding the discussion of the last days for the lifting of the measures and what will be applied during the holidays, the Deputy Minister of Civil Protection, Nikos Hardalias, reiterated that this discussion is premature for the moment. At the same time, he made it clear that “this year Christmas will be different, as in all of Europe, as in all corners of the planet.”
He also remarked that “during the next 10 days the existing measures continue to be applied in their entirety and we must focus our attention on their faithful implementation”. “The government analyzes and evaluates the data on a daily basis, as it has done since the beginning of the pandemic, always with the sole objective of protecting public health, the health of all, always with the sole objective of the resilience of the National System of Health and responsibility towards others. that they are in danger and fighting for their lives, ”concluded Mr. Hardalias.
Cases increase even three weeks after blockage
For her part, the professor of Pediatric Infectious Diseases Vana Papaevangelou, during the informative session on Friday, stressed that even today, three weeks after the imposition of the confinement, in some areas the cases are increasing and it is likely that at least in part this is due to some cases. various closed structures that significantly overload the epidemiological map.
According to Ms Papaevangelou, the phasing out of the measures has not yet been discussed in the expert committee.
He also referred to the forecast model published by the European Center for Infection Control, on what will happen in Europe after the lifting of the measures and as he said, “he predicted that a hasty lifting of the measures would lead to an immediate increase and abrupt number of cases and consequently hospitalizations and deaths “.
“This is due to the great epidemiological burden that weighs on society and, therefore, the sooner the social distancing in which we live ceases, the faster and more intense we will see the resurgence of the epidemic. “On the contrary, if the lifting of the measures occurs after the dispersion in the community has been further reduced, any increase in cases will be delayed and will be done at a lower rate.” Unfortunately, he said, avoiding overcrowding and meetings is essential. “Certainly some activities of society will be opened but we cannot forget that we live in the center of a pandemic.”
“Opening with geographical divisions since the viral load is different”
Speaking to Newsbomb.gr, the president of the Doctors Hospital, Matina Pagoni, said that the “opening” must be done with geographical divisions, since the viral load varies according to the region.
“Especially in areas like Drama, things are going very bad.” With this data, I think that first the gradual lifting of restrictive measures in southern Greece should begin, and then – following the data – in the north, “he characteristically said. .
According to Mrs. Peacock, all factors and numbers will be evaluated and decisions will be made starting next week.
How the market will open: the two geographical speeds
The Secretary General of Commerce, Panagiotis Stampoulidis, also spoke about the lifting of the closure, noting that it is early and everything depends on the suggestions of the experts. However, he did not rule out the possibility, answering a relevant question, that there may be two different geographical speeds for the opening of the market. But, as you said, for now, we must stay focused on sticking to the measures.
Meanwhile, he did not rule out the possibility of a specific way of transferring citizens, in accordance with the 13033 regulations. “There are several technical parameters that we are considering, but there is nothing specific,” he said.
For Christmas, he highlighted what is already known, that this year they will be celebrated differently without movement and large concentrations in homes, since we are all fighting, as he said, to reduce the cases and get out of this situation. He noted that calm is needed and when the time comes, announcements will be made by central management.
When will schools and restaurants open?
According to government spokesman Stelios Petsas, any decision will include the opening of primary schools and kindergartens, as well as shops. However, how to open the restaurant remains a mystery.
According to SKAI, the opening will be gradual and the scenarios are as follows:
- Elementary schools / kindergartens / nurseries will open on 7/12
- Gyms / high schools will open on 12/14
- Retail stores and click away stores will open 12/14
- Shopping centers will open on 12/21
- There is no decision on focus yet.
- Finally, it is expected that the traffic ban at night will be maintained, as well as the SMS for the necessary transport.
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