Corona virus in Attica: “I think we will not be able to choose who to treat”

Attica is on alert for another day, which again emerged as a negative champion in daily coronavirus cases. The situation is now at an inflection point and each day that passes is critical. The new blockade is just around the corner, while the next 24 hours are expected to judge the decision to impose it.

Regarding if we go to a second confinement, I speak with MEGA, the professor of infectious diseases and pathology. Patras, a member of the committee for the coronavirus, Charalambos Gogos said that “everything possible is done to prevent this from happening. We take a package of measures whose objective is to avoid the blockade. Now, if this does not go well, everything is on the table. “In all cases they have taken advantage of it, despite obstacles that we can hardly imagine.”

“The number of cases is large. It has not reached the red, but it is important and the dynamics is up.” If we see that the number increases or remains at these levels for a long time, we will take the next package, “he continued on the same topic.

“The evidence is alarming. Whether we will take further action will depend on the data we have next week. We will know where things are going in relation to epidemiological data and the ability of the health system to deal with incidents.” There is a problem in Attica, “emphasized Mr. Gogos.

“I don’t think we can choose who will be treated. Other units and other clinics will open. We have better staff training so that others can participate in this process.” If the upward trend continues, we must be prepared. ”

Regarding why the mask measure has not already been applied everywhere, Gogos said that “what is happening right now is a mask everywhere. Everywhere indoors and outdoors when we get within a distance of less than two meters. Maybe the mask will help everyone to understand how valuable the mask is. We have not suggested the mask everywhere with the data we have. ”

Sypsas: We never discussed the possibility of a new blockade

On the other hand, the professor of infectious diseases Nikos Sypsas, speaking with OREN, clarified that in the expert committee “we never discussed the possibility of a new blockade” in Attica, which is at the center of the coronavirus pandemic.

Then he explained that “the ‘red alert’ is not going to arrive tomorrow, there is no reason to panic because there are still things that can be done.”

“We never discussed the possibility of a new blockade. It is very important that people know this, since there are many things that must be done.” Actions are already being taken in the means of transport, in the squares, with the creation of hotels in quarantine for immigrants, “added the expert, to later express his conviction that” we will not go to “red” but to “yellow.”

According to him, the epidemic has bad elements and we are not in a good stage, however: “we do not have a continuous increase in cases but a leveling off,” he added.

In fact, the expert pointed out that there is a study that showed that the universal use of a mask causes the epidemic to subside quickly in 10 days, but, as he emphasized: “whether or not we force the citizen to wear a mask if they do not hug it , We do not do anything”. ».

He also said that he is not in favor of the fines because they provoke negative reactions and feelings in citizens, but he wants to persuade them to wear the mask “more masks and especially when approaching other people.”

“In any case, what I am saying is that we have many things to do before reaching extreme measures such as the blockade. The effect of the measures is ten days later,” concluded the expert.

Intense concern in the “red” areas

The government is exorcising a new blockade on Attica, yet if the virus continues its frenzied course, no one can rule it out.

The truth is that as Nikos Hardalias revealed yesterday after a question from MEGA, the next step will be the mask everywhere and the sms for those over 65.

Fear has gripped the residents of Attica’s 7 red areas and citizens say they prefer other days of isolation rather than a day in the hospital. Still others go out just to walk.

The universal use of a mask even outdoors and the restriction of movement for people over 65 remain the two main measures the government is working on in the near future.

The situation in Greece

For the third consecutive day, more than 300 cases of coronavirus appear in Greece, which keeps experts’ concern high. Specifically, today EODY announced 358 new confirmed cases of the deadly virus in our country. Of these, 56 are associated with known influxes and 43 were detected after checks at the country’s gateways.

To the 43 that were identified at the country’s entry gates, there are 3 imported cases that came voluntarily for control, raising the total report to 46 imported cases.

Thus, of the 312 national cases, 56 are related to known influxes, of which 32 are related to the KYT in Lesbos (Kara Tepe) and Samos.

Of course, Attica is “on fire” for another day, counting 194 cases, while Trikala is very tall, counting 13 cases. Ten are in Thessaloniki.

See in detail:

• 43 cases during controls carried out at the country’s entry gates
• 3 imported cases that came voluntarily to be examined
• 194 cases in the Attica region, of which 15 are related to known outbreaks, while 5 report recent travel within the country
• 10 cases in PE Thessaloniki
• 2 cases in PE Etoloakarnania
• 4 cases in PE Argolida
• 4 cases in PE from acaya
• 1 case in PE Grevena
• 1 case in PE Imathia
• 4 cases in PE Heraklion
• 2 cases in PE Ioannina
• 3 cases in PE Karditsa
• 2 cases in Kastoria
• 1 case in PE Kea-Kythnos
• 2 cases in PE Laconia, of which 2 are connected by a known confluence
• 7 cases in PE from Larissa
• 17 cases in PE Lesbos, 16 of which are connected to the KYT in Kara Tepe
• 1 case in PE Lefkada
• 1 case in PE Magnesia
• 1 case in PE Xanthi
• 7 cases in PE Pella, of which 1 is associated with a known confluence
• 1 case in PE Pieria
• 1 case in PE From Rethymno
• 1 case in PE Rhodes
• 17 cases in PE Samos, of which 16 are connected by a known confluence at Hospital de Samos
• 1 case in PE Serres
• 13 cases in PE Trikala, of which 6 are associated with known confluences
• 1 case in PE From Halkidiki
• 13 cases are under investigation

More than 16,000 cases

Thus, the total number of cases is 16,286, of which 55.8% are men, 2,696 (16.6%) are considered related to travel from abroad and 6,808 (41.8%) are related to a case already known.

In addition, 73 of our fellow citizens are being treated by intubation. Their average age is 68 years. 20 (27.4%) are women and the rest are men. 89.0% of intubated patients have an underlying disease or are 70 years of age or older. 191 patients have been discharged from the ICU.

Finally, we have 5 more deaths registered and 357 deaths in total in the country. 132 (37.0%) women and the rest men. The average age of our dying fellow citizens was 78 years and 96.9% had some underlying disease and / or were 70 years or older.

Age distribution

The average age of the cases is 39 years (range 0 to 102 years), while the average age of death is 78 years (range 25 to 102 years). The age distribution of (a) total cases, (b) cases that resulted in death, and (c) patients treated by intubation is as follows:

Geographic dispersion

The map shows the geographical distribution of total COVID-19 cases (since the beginning of the epidemic) by Regional Unit of the country, according to the declared address of permanent residence of the patient, or the address of temporary residence for tourists and other temporary residents. in Greece. It includes both cases with a travel history (“imported”) and cases with possible national transmission.