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After almost an hour, the information from the Ministry of Health on the coronavirus was completed with the infectious disease specialist Sotiris Tsiodras and the Deputy Minister of Civil Protection, Nikos Hardalia.
Infectious disease specialist Sotiris Tsiodras gave the latest on the pandemic, while, as he said, of the 206 new cases, 97 are registered in Attica and 29 in Thessaloniki. “Since January 1, 96,346 samples have been analyzed, of which 1.46% are positive for the coronavirus,” said Mr. Tsiodras.
According to Nikos Hardalias, there are currently 3,386 active cases of coronavirus in the country.
Tsiodras: “We are concerned about epidemics in closed structures”
At the end of August, according to Sotiris Tsiodras, of 5,730 cases, 4,810 were domestic and the rest imported. As he explained, 67% of domestic infections reported close contact with confirmed cases of coronavirus. In addition, 681 of them took part in important conferences in commercial premises (such as the meat factory in Kavala) and secular events (weddings in Thessaloniki and Alexandropolis).
“We are concerned about epidemics in closed structures,” Sotiris Tsiodras said, referring specifically to nursing homes, as four outbreaks broke out in nursing homes in August. As you said, 137 new cases of coronavirus have been detected in closed structures in tenants and staff and we have sadly had several deaths. “In a single structure we had 21 deaths,” said the infectious disease specialist.
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Sotiris Tsiodras then referred to a new study from the University of California, which, he said, could provide important insights in formulating treatment for coronavirus.
In addition, the infectious disease specialist highlighted that scientists in Italy detected the presence of the coronavirus in the hearts of all patients with Covid-19 who died. Sotiris Tsiodras noted that “the distant cousin of the virus, SARS, caused abnormalities of the heart and blood vessels in a long-term 12-year follow-up in 40% of patients.”
Sotiris Tsiodras was optimistic about the coronavirus vaccine. “I am optimistic that we will have results in October. I would not like to see the vaccine as a means of political confrontation or an opportunity to spread false news.” Let’s talk about data, “she stressed.
What Sotiris Tsiodras Said About Schools
Sotiris Tsiodras dedicated a large part of his post to the theme of childhood and the return to schools, which, as it was previously known, will take place on September 14. The infectious disease specialist repeated studies showing that young children do not transmit or infect coronavirus at the same rate.
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According to him, in a study in Great Britain, in 651 children who were infected with the virus, the low probability of developing a serious disease was confirmed. The infectious disease specialist stressed that creative relationships with students and teachers are of great importance for the emotional and mental integration of children, which highlights the importance of the functioning of schools.
Sotiris Tsiodras reiterated that the commission is willing to take further action, if the data changes across the country or in individual areas. However, as he said, “suspending the operation of schools when not combined with other measures does not seem to help curb the virus.”
The correct use of a mask helps limit the spread of the virus, as long as it is done correctly, we are trained for it, said the infectious disease specialist. The mask limits dispersal, he said, and is proposed by WHO and UNICEF as part of the measures.
As Sotiris Tsiodras said, in this way we will prevent respiratory viruses, not only the coronavirus but also the flu. “Wearing the mask protects others even more.” It makes it easier for us to continue our social activity when we have high epidemiological burdens, “he said.
Parents to give the example of wearing a mask.
The infectious disease specialist admitted that wearing a mask in young children poses many problems. As he said, in very young children what matters most is the educational nature of this use. “Teachers can take a break from wearing a mask,” he said, emphasizing the importance of example to parents. “If parents wear the mask where it is needed, then they convey the message that it is needed,” he said.
The infectious disease specialist stressed that familiarity with wearing a mask, during a creative activity, should precede school activity. “In young children we will use the game, in older children we will guide them in search of more information,” he said.
“With an adequate vaccine we will overcome this social problem”
“If we behave correctly, the vaccine will come, we will overcome this social problem, which I do not like either,” said Sotiris Tsiodras, who noted in a characteristic way about the mask: “I consider the mask as a two-sided knife. On the one hand it is used for a good purpose, by doctors, young children and now for a time in our social activities. […]”On the other hand, it is a necessary evil, to use it as our own personal prohibition, as our own personal confinement,” he said.
Wanting to respond to the voices that in the past the committee was not in favor of the widespread use of the mask, Sotiris Tsiodras stressed that since April the instructions have changed. “Based on the latest scientific data, our committee has embraced the new practices,” he said, revealing that even then the opinions of experts in Greece on whether or not to use the mask were shared.
“I wish quickly and hopefully with a well-tested, safe and effective vaccine that these restrictions end, that we can breathe at all levels and see each other clearly,” said Sotiris Tsiodras.
“I believe that we must continue to learn humbly, assume the responsibility that corresponds to us,” said Sotiris Tsiodras at the close, adding: “Seeking solutions with the help of experts and not pseudoscientists.” Our inner voice and our conscience will continue to be our judges. ”
Hardals: Keep emerging victorious from every battle
“Our tactics are being adjusted according to the data. Even in the matter of schools, each country follows its own tactics. We must listen to the recommendations of the experts, the state must listen to these suggestions and the citizens in turn must obey. That’s right. how we have achieved what we have achieved so far ”, stressed the Vice Minister of Civil Protection, Nikos Hardalias.
“Masks in schools are mandatory indoors and outdoors where there is overcrowding,” Hardals continued, referring to the opening of schools on September 14.
Mr. Hardalias affirmed, among other things, that so far 406,857 selective controls have been carried out at the country’s entry gates and 853 cases have been identified. At the same time, he noted that Greece has so far moved effectively in the fight against coronavirus, noting that decisions are made solely on the basis of public health, taking into account the data, as it is formed on a daily basis.
“With patience, perseverance and responsibility we have achieved a lot,” said Mr. Hardalias, stressing once again that the rules must be observed “to continue to emerge victorious from each battle to win the war in the end.
The popular ones are opening in areas with epidemiological burden
At the same time, as announced, as of September 3, public markets will be allowed to function in areas where restrictive measures have been imposed (use of masks everywhere, prohibition of any type of event). This will be done with the participation of only 50% of the sellers of each product and with a distance of five meters per counter. The use of the mask will be mandatory. Heraklion, Chania, Halkidiki, Mykonos, Paros, Antiparos, Zakynthos and Lesbos are on this regime.
According to Nikos Hardalias, there are currently 3,386 active cases of coronavirus in the country.
207 new cases in the country
EODY recently announced 207 new cases of coronavirus in our country, while the new deaths amount to 5. Our fellow citizens who are hospitalized in the ICU are 38.
It is recalled that schools in our country will open on September 14. As Niki Kerameos pointed out, the school year will be run with all students and prevention and precautionary measures will be increased. The use of the mask will be mandatory indoors and will be distributed free of charge to students and teachers of public and private schools.
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