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Infectious disease specialists reportedly expressed many reservations about the opening of retail on December 14, due to the wide spread of the coronavirus, in successive meetings today with government officials.
Although we are in the fifth week of the lockdown, the spread of the deadly virus continues in many parts of the country. On Wednesday 1,667 new cases were reported – compared to the previous days – that are detected in at least 50 regions of the country.
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At the same time, strong pressure on the NSS remains with 83% of ICUs nationwide occupied. Specifically, the occupancy of Covid ICUs in Attica rises to 77%, while in Thessaloniki it shoots up to 91%.
In this context, it is quite possible that the scenario will eventually change to the opening of retail. Under some scenarios, hair salons may open next week. Final decisions do not exist in all cases and everything will be judged by epidemiological data for the next few days.
When are announcements expected?
Relevant announcements are expected for Saturday, while the focus is on retail and churches. “Tomorrow or the day after tomorrow, no later than Saturday, the decisions to open economic and social activities will have been announced,” government spokesman Stelios Petsas stressed today on SKAI radio.
It is recalled that the Christmas bet for the entire restaurant sector has been definitively lost, with the government deciding that restaurants, bars and cafes will remain closed until January 7.
Until January 7, the entertainment industry will also not be open, and cinemas, theaters and music stages will remain closed. After January 7, schools and courts will open, while massive sports facilities will remain closed.
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During today’s information, Vassilis Kikilias stated that he had spoken shortly before with Sotiris Tsiodras, who transmitted the data by region based on the epidemiological burden.
According to the professor, the majority of new cases per 100,000 inhabitants are observed in the prefectures of Pieria, Drama, Kilkis, Pella, Imathia, Thessaloniki, Larissa and Florina.
At the same time, Mr. Tsiodra expressed his concern for Western Attica. In fact, in the last 14 days the impact of the epidemic is great in this area, since according to EODY data, more than 150 cases per 100,000 inhabitants are confirmed and registered.
This image is also reflected in hospital admissions in Western Attica. Until yesterday, 38 patients with COVID-19 infection were treated in Thriasio, another 16 in Agia Varvara hospital, 75 in Attikon, 23 in Nikaia State General Hospital and 24 in Tzanio.
In fact, in the last three days, and today, Attica has become the “champion” of everyday cases in relation to Thessaloniki. The comparison of the two metropolitan areas was made by Gikas Majorkinis last Monday who had pointed out that the speed of reduction of new diagnoses is higher in Thessaloniki than the corresponding one in Attica, especially in Attica it was the reduction of 8% while in Thessaloniki it reached the 22%.
What was the original plan to open the store?
As explained by the Deputy Minister of Development to SKAI, the opening of low mobility companies, hairdressers and barbers will precede.
At the same time, he stressed that everything that is opened will be opened very carefully, while noting that when the trade opens, the start time of the traffic ban will also change. However, the night ban will remain.
It is highlighted that Mr. Papathanasis left open the possibility of opening more activities in green areas and stressed that the government’s measures are ready and as soon as the scientists give the green light, the prime minister will make the final decision.
He also emphasized that the ranks of the ministry continue controls for any infraction both in public markets and in supermarkets.
What will happen to the churches?
Meanwhile, on Tuesday night, the prime minister had a telephone conversation with Archbishop Ieronymos, the main topic of discussion this year being how to celebrate Christmas.
One of the scenarios to consider is to open the churches to the faithful during certain days and with strict measures.
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