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The representative of the Ministry of Health, Professor of Infectious Diseases Sotiris Tsiodras, today announced ten new cases. Thus, the total number of cases in our country reached 2,770.
The death toll rose to 156 when another patient succumbed to the complications of the disease.
The average age of the dead was 75 years.
In the ICU, 24 patients with an average age of 71 years are still being treated. 96% have an underlying disease.
According to today’s information, Tsiodras also clashed with yesterday’s WHO reports, saying “the virus will continue to circulate, perhaps even after the discovery of a successful vaccine.”
The professor cited measles as an example, which continues to exist despite the successful vaccines that have been found, in part due to mistrust and false news about the vaccines.
Citing statements by WHO officials, Tsiodras said the mass vaccination process “seems like a mission to the moon.”
He explained: “It has an extremely difficult process and important details, including for quota production and distribution. Therefore, no one can rule out the possibility of the virus becoming endemic. That is, to circulate for a long time among us without having to be imported from another area and never reaching zero. This is also the case with other respiratory viruses. It is well known that the viruses that cause the common cold are endemic. “
In conclusion, Mr. Tsiodras attributed the WHO report to three phenomena:
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On the false news that “we’re done and that’s it”
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Behaviors that do not conform to the strategy recommended by the scientific world (mass meetings, etc.)
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With the emergence of new outbreaks of the disease, at a time when everyone is trying to avoid a second wave of the virus and return to normal. Tsiodras referred to several cases of escalation in recent days (Uhan, Italy, Lebanon, Pakistan, India), but his reference to Sweden was of particular value: yesterday, “he asked.
The number of patients in Greece is less than 0.05%.
S. Tsiodras estimated that the immunity he has developed against the coronavirus in our country is very low and, as he said “it is estimated with the scientific data so far that a small number of people have contracted coronary heart disease, perhaps less than 0.05% of the population. ” ». The data that will certify this evaluation are necessary, as the professor said, and they announced 4 different studies that aim to “show” the level of immunity of the population in our country. “This is a prospective antibody population study aimed at examining the percentage of people who have had the disease and developed antibodies.” Also for a seroepidemiological study in 10,000 healthy blood donors ages 18 to 65 and a repeat residual serum study, which started in early March with a collection of 5,000 samples to be analyzed next week. Another population study for the coronary artery will begin next week in the Crete Region. “
The mask on the plane is necessary.
Answering questions from journalists, Mr. Tsiodras returned to the topic of tourism and reiterated that at this stage it is more appropriate to speak about domestic tourism. “We are likely to see some land crossings in the coming days, from neighboring countries,” Tsiodras said, referring to visitors from abroad, but emphasized that the most important thing is when we travel to comply with all known rules. distance and hygiene.
“Any discussion of laboratory tests is difficult since it is a virus that can be analyzed for a day or two before traveling, but must urinate at the exact time it travels,” said S. Tsiodras about the tests that can be done. do before someone travels. However, as he said, the discussion about the mandatory use of a mask on air travel is getting more and more intense. “It must be done with special rules and special provisions.
“Most countries have not yet opened their borders for tourism through airlines,” he said, adding that they would move forward gradually. Referring to vulnerable groups, he said they could slowly move to their country houses or villages, where they should remain vigilant, to have more mobility and avoid urban centers where the virus is more common. When asked about the means of transportation and the different recommendations for each, he said: “There are practical problems that science has not solved. I am sure that somehow it will provide an adequate way to operate air conditioning in airplanes. And, of course, it will be possible to favor the thinning of the seats where it can be done, such as on boats or buses because it is possible there. The planes cannot operate without sufficient fullness. “
Mr. Tsiodras noted that it is the best thing to do on a case-by-case basis, even if it is not scientifically justified. Finally, he said that a balance between public health and the economy was needed and concluded that “they are not rivals.” Health is currently at the forefront and the economy is following suit with public health measures. “
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