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Most of the infectious disease specialists of the committee of the Ministry of Health demand the universal use of the mask.
In particular, after the mini-closure in Achaia and Ioannina that was announced yesterday, the issue of the universal wearing of masks in Athens is more relevant than ever.
Of course, the opinions of the experts differ. Others believe that this measure should already have been implemented in the capital and others believe that things are not so simple when we talk about a city of millions of inhabitants.
Achaia, Ioannina vs Attica: What is the difference in the universal use of a mask?
In any case, yesterday the experts explained why the universal use of the mask in areas such as Ioannina and Achaia and Attica cannot have the same application.
Epidemiologists, according to MEGA’s political editor, Giannis Christakos, tell the government that the Attica case is very different. The population is much larger, the structure is different, it is as if Patras, Ioannina and many other cities border together. That is why both scientists and government personnel estimate that the mandatory mask use measure will not work in Attica.
The situation in Cuenca, however, is very difficult, so there is a closure at the table from 10 at night to 5 in the morning if the cases increase more in the coming days.
In fact, today several scientists expressed their opinion on whether it was time for Attica to do στε. She is wearing her mask.
The measures of the closure are included in the “package” and the universal use of the mask
The developments on the Corona virus front that led to a mini shutdown in Achaia and Ioannina were reported on the Koinonia Ora MEGA program and by Jordanis Hasapopoulos and Anthi Voulgari, the Charalambos Gogos infectious disease specialist.
“We had a significant flow of new cases in Patras, whereas for a long time we had very few cases. There is no area in Greece that is bounded by the rest of the country. For sure there would be a dispersal. Patras is a student city, the People are moving. The measures have also relaxed. We have 57 cases so far in the last week, but the dynamics are worrying since we have growth and dispersion. It is a mini-confinement, it is not the fortnight to which we are used Since with the passage of time we see that the basic reproduction time of the virus is 7 to 10 days ”, said Mr. Gogos.
Responding to the question of why in Ioannina and Achaia the measure of the mask was adopted everywhere, while in Athens it was not, Gogos said that: “The measures of the confinement, have in the” package “the universal use of the mask indoors and outdoors.
We will see if the universal use of the mask will reach Athens
In Athens the instruction is that if we are close to someone we must wear a mask. We will see if the universal use of the mask will reach Athens. “Until Monday, we will see if the measures have worked, and if not, we will examine this measure as well.”
Regarding the scenario of restaurants closing before midnight and how this could be implemented by region, Gogos said: “There is a measure of restrictions by region, but on a website like Athens, if you close one area it will transport the world to the other. There is no discussion at the moment to close the restaurant at 10. We will see it all next week ”.
The probability of transmission is small if everyone wears a mask.
Speaking about masks, and if they ultimately protect us, he emphasized that: “There is never 100% protection. It depends on the viral load in a room, especially if the room is completely closed and not ventilated. It is an effective measure if all the the world uses it. The possibility of transmission is greatly reduced and in some cases it can disappear. “
Peacock: Since last week we should have a mask everywhere.
The president of EINAP, Matina Pagoni, described the situation as worrisome with the spread of the coronavirus in Greece.
As he said, “the situation is stable but worrisome as it can become uncontrollable overnight.”
At the same time, he expressed the opinion that since last week the use of a mask should be mandatory “also outdoors in Attica and where there is a serious problem.” In fact, speaking to Sky, he advised citizens not to wait for the measure to become mandatory, but to all decide for themselves and wear a mask everywhere to protect themselves.
According to Ms Pagoni, around 630 people are being treated with Covid-19 across the country and not in the ICU.
Flax: It does not make sense that the universal use of the mask has not been applied
Speaking with ANT1 and Athena Linou focused on the mandatory use of a mask in all indoor and outdoor areas in Attica.
“I don’t know why the state doesn’t adopt it. Maybe so that people don’t have fear. It doesn’t make sense, we have to protect the world. That way we can control the pandemic and not risk our lives.”
He also referred to the cancellation of the October 28 parades, highlighting that it is a correct measure and explaining:
“Hoplites will not obey children. How to make distances of 2 meters in parades? Parents will go to see their children and gather to show off. We will have a celebration, which is an important national celebration and speaks in the heart of all Greeks, but then we will mourn the victims ”.
Today and tomorrow we discuss the next steps.
The next steps to be taken in terms of taking measures to limit the spread of the coronavirus “in case of deterioration of the situation” are being considered today and tomorrow by the members of the expert committee of the Ministry of Health, as said the professor of Pneumology at THEMA 104.6 Anastasia Kotanidou.
“The next action we will take is to wear a mask both indoors and outdoors if things get worse,” added Ms Kotanidou.
However, he noted that “without a great burden on economic life there is not much more than action we can take.”
He spoke of “a stabilization in the panorama of covid-19 in Greece”, adding that “for now we will remain where we are in terms of measures and we will try to follow them.”
Finally, as the member of the commission said, “the health system is ready and will respond to a large percentage, as long as we do not reach a point where we can exhaust that as well.”
According to EODY data, coronavirus cases “broke” and the barrier of 20,000 in Greece as it took 36 days to reach this figure since on August 30 the cases were 10,134.
Meanwhile, restrictive measures are applied in seven of Greece’s largest regions and cities, as after Attica, Thessaloniki, Heraklion, Larissa and Trikala, the list was added yesterday Monday, Patras and Ioannina.
Georgiadis: neither closing nor closing the restaurant
Development and Investment Minister Adonis Georgiadis spoke with SKAI about measures against the coronavirus.
Regarding the measures for Attica, which remains the focus of the corona virus, Georgiadis said there will be a very detailed announcement from Nikos Hardalias, but that he will not announce anything new.
As you said, the second wave of pandemics has reached Europe and Greece is still doing very well.
However, he stressed that there is no general closure problem in Greece, nor of closing the restaurant in Attica.
Mr. Georgiadis explained that a local shutdown in Attica is very difficult to do, because it will cause irreparable damage to the economy.
“I want to be honest. We are not where we were in May. We are all tired. There is no blocking problem. There is no question of size with the expert committee.”
Finally, he noted that if requested by scientists, the mask will be of universal use.
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