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Watch the pandemic update live coronavirus, by infectious disease specialist Sotiris Tsiodras, the Deputy Minister of Civil Protection and Crisis Management Nikos Hardalia and the Deputy Minister of Health Vassilis Kontozamanis.
Speaking of the epidemiological situation in our country, the Sotiris Tsiodras noted that 27% of confirmed cases in August were asymptomatic and 27% reported having had close contact with a patient.
He noted that experts are concerned epidemic in closed structures, noting that there were 137 cases in August.
In this context he spoke of dynamic spread of the virus.
Tsiodras reviewed the August incidents, saying that unfortunately many deaths had been recorded and referring to the nursing home in Asvestochori He said that sadly 21 deaths have been recorded there.
For the vaccine
Referring to global data, he said that monoclonal antibodies are now being used as a treatment, while their role in vaccine production is being examined.
“We as humanity are looking for a safe and effective vaccine,” he said, expressing optimism that “we will have positive results from clinical trials of the vaccine in October“.
“I don’t want to see the vaccine as a means of political controversy and fake news,” he added.
At the same time, he drew attention to other problems that can arise in patients with covid-19, citing as an example the Italian scientific guidelines for the systematic monitoring of heart problems.
For schools
“Continuing to operate schools during the pandemic is extremely important”
“Other forms of teaching may be required if the situation changes and we must be vigilant, suspending schools has no significant effect on the spread of the virus.”
“Children are based on the reward, we have to give it to them when they wear the mask, we do not show the children our own stress and our microbiophobia”
For the mask
Regarding the use of the mask, he stressed that “the proper use of the mask Helps limit the spread of the virus. As long as it is done correctly. The use of the mask is proposed by the WHO and UNICEF, in combination with other measures ”.
“I haven’t said it before, I consider it one double edged knife the mask. It is used for a good purpose in hospitals and now for a time in our social activities. It will protect us so that we do not have to take other measures
It is one necessary evil. We must use it as a personal block to protect ourselves. “
“It saddens me that a patient in a hospital in the country, on the verge of intubation, questioned the existence of the virus”
By his absence
“I have kept my distance from the information. I have dedicated myself to scientific study. Whenever it is considered necessary, I will also appear”
Nikos Hardals
“We are constantly adapting our practice according to the data. The big bet is to keep moving effectively,” said Hardalias, noting that Currently, in our country 3,386 active cases are registered.
In the matter of He stressed that each country applies its own rules. The criterion is the result itself.
207 new cases – Five new deaths
They were announced today 207 new cases coronavirus in the country, of which 20 were detected after controls at the country’s gateways.
The total number of cases is 10,524, of which 55.5% men.
In particular, 2,112 (20.1%) are considered related to travel abroad and 4,710 (44.8%) are related to It is already known case.
A total of 38 of our fellow citizens are being treated intubated. Their average age is 68 years. 10 (26.3%) are women and the rest are men.
94.7% of intubated patients have an underlying disease or are 70 years or older. 153 patients have been discharged from the ICU.
Finally, we have five more deaths recorded and 271 deaths in total in the country. 97 (35.8%) women and the rest men.
HE middle age of our deceased fellow citizens were 78 years old and 95.9% had an underlying disease and / or 70 years or more.
