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As Mr. Majorkinis said during the briefing on the course of the pandemic in Greece, the increase in the epidemic is driven by this age group at a rate of 60% – 70% more than expected.
“Young people from 18 to 39 years old in the last days account for 60% to 70% of the cases compared to the previous days. This age group shows an increase in the number of positive tests, in the order of 10% to 20%, according to Mr. Majorkinis.
“It seems that their participation in the epidemic is increased by about 10% – 20% in the last few days compared to the previous weeks“Said the professor.
“We understand the fatigue that exists after so many months of pandemics, but practice has shown that with relatively small sacrifices we can make a big difference for the epidemic and our fellow human beings. We wear a mask, we keep our distance, we avoid synchronizing with strangers.” Viruses are largely symptomless and the most basic way to break the chain of transmission is to consider ourselves potential carriers. “
Participation in epidemiological dynamics also seems to have increased in the other age groups in the last two months the 40-64 age group with a percentage up to 30% higher than expected. The other age groups still maintain relatively low levels, with the 1-18-year-old group remaining 40-50% lower than expected and the 65-year-old group on average 40% lower than expected.
Danger Zones
Analyzing the data on the increase in cases observed in recent days, he said that, in addition to the clear age characteristics, there are also geographical data. “The second characteristic of the last few days is that there are several outbreaks outside Attica, affecting much more than 50% of the registered infections. Indicatively, the epidemiological burden has increased in northern regions of the country, such as Thessaloniki, Kozani, Ioannina, Serres and Kastoria».
Majorkinis stated that the coronavirus epidemic, in the context of the second wave in Greece in recent days, shows clear signs of a further stable spread. The number of diagnoses is on the rise and in recent days steadily exceeds 400 (today for the first time more than 600 diagnoses) per day and the moving average of citizens who terminate has increased from 7 to 8 per day. Also the critical point of the health system, that is, the number of intubated people, remains at relatively high levels, that is, more than 80.
Hardals also called for more attention from young people
At the same time, the Vice Minister of Civil Protection, Nikos Hardals, appeared stricter against those who do not comply with the measures.
Noting that “the average age of active cases in Thessaloniki was 30 years and in Attica 33 years.”
Nikos Hardals did not shy away from the use of the word “lock”, pointing out the worst, in case the spread of the virus doesn’t slow down.
In daring style underlined:
“How things turn out is up to us. A confinement affects us financially and psychologically.” No unconscious should play with the measures to play with the health and psychology and life of the Greeks. “
Regarding how large fluctuations occur in some parts of the country, Mr. Hardalias said that what epidemiologists have pointed out from the outset is that this virus has no constants.
“It is very easy, from different small points that are spatially scattered, to create over-transmission centers, and we tried this from the first moment by means of tracking: to seal these small circles that exist. Where there is compliance with the measures we have a result, where there is non-compliance with the measures we have problems. “And everything that is presented in relation to the increase in the pandemic is not accidental,” he said.
He also noted:
“I don’t want to target age groups. However, the data is relentless, the statistics are relentless. Yesterday, the average number of active cases in Thessaloniki was 30 years old and the average age of cases in Attica was 33 years old. This means that there are certain categories of our neighbor that need to be much more careful and indeed young that beyond measures beyond anything else should avoid coloring, “he said, adding that” we all have a share of responsibility. Each one of us has the responsibility to comply with the measures, and this is something that is not negotiable. In any case, the vast majority of the Greek people who have so far shown incredible patience, perseverance and this must not be undermined by anyone ”.
What does the EODY data show?
Indicative of the situation that prevails with young people are the data published by EODY.
As can be seen from these figures, the 18 to 39 age group is the “champion” among all cases.
This group corresponds to 42.9% of all cases or in absolute numbers 10,695 cases in total, since the beginning of the pandemic.
It is worth noting that this picture has been observed for days and that is why it has raised the alarm to the government and the experts.
Is indicative the appeal of EKPA medical professor Athena Linou, who spoke on CNN Greece and CNN Now stressed:
“We need to intervene immediately to persuade young people to change their behavior and the best way to do that is to turn them from isolated children into child leaders, child heroes, to fight the virus,” he said. do this is the rectory authorities definitely communicate with all student factions and convince student representatives, regardless of faction, that we have a war here that we must all unite to win. “
Linou on CNN Greece: Take immediate action to persuade young people to change their behavior “
“Alarm” also for factories
At the same time, the successive cases detected in the factories are cause for concern.
An alarm has sounded in Chalkida, as they have still been located 8 new cases of coronavirus in a factory located in the widest area.
It is an indigenous person who worked in this company and tested positive for the virus, while after tracing his contacts, another 7 indigenous people tested positive for the murder, according to evima.gr.
On Tuesday evening, the Central Greece region began monitoring workers at the factory and specifically 70 samples have been taken.
Earlier in the day, still Eighteen cases were found at a Livadia gin plant.
According to lamiareport.gr, monitoring a confirmed case from another factory revealed another 18 covid-19 patients, ringing a bell in the health services.
The contact tracing of new cases has begun, however the process is not easy, since it seems that the circle of contacts is long. In fact, in addition to friends and family, there are many producers who came into contact with the employees of this company.
