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Attica is at the center of the coronavirus pandemic, and the evolution of the virus is particularly worrying and authorities are constantly taking steps to limit its spread.
According to Today’s update from the National Public Health Organization (EODY), Attica registers 240 of the 416 new cases of coronavirus and the alarm level is in “red”.
In fact, this number is a record, the immediately preceding number being recorded on September 24, when 213 cases were identified in the Basin.
The assistant professor of the EKPA Faculty of Medicine and member of the Expert Committee of the Ministry of Health, Gikas Majorkinis, stated that the highest burden of the virus is in Attica. “Attica has its share of lions, the viral load in central Athens is large,” he characteristically noted. during update.
According to the information, concern about the large number of cases located in the center of the capital, as well as in West Attica, remains intense. The increase in refugee and immigrant cases, as well as the fact that those intubated are young, are cause for concern. 
Check scanning by EODY
Regarding the increase in the epidemiological burden that the Attica Region and the center of Athens continue to present, Mr. Hardalias stressed that “the issue is to implement the measures that have already been taken and not decide on new ones. “If some people consider themselves invulnerable, they consider the measures unnecessary.”
As he said “the big bet is that the measures are observed by everyone. “Things can get better, they can get a lot worse.”
Mr. Hardalias reiterated that “complacency is not allowed”, noting that the epidemiological burden in Attica is increasing and for this reason EODY teams have started specific inspections in areas of Athens with epidemiological burden, which will continue.
At the same time, Hardalias affirmed that the government is proceeding with the use of quarantine hotels for asymptomatic patients in order to decongest hospitals. Furthermore, at the initiative of the City of Athens, they are proceeding with a new package of measures. Among other things, there will be tests in eight friendship clubs, faster tests and two new temporary isolation structures. 
RO transmissibility index in Attica above 1
After the alarming current figures for coronavirus and intubated cases, another “bell” for the epidemiological panorama of the country “rang” the 16th progress report of the National Coronavirus Observatory, which covers the period from September 17 to 23.
As noted, the last week has seen continued deterioration, with an increase in daily cases, the number of intubations, and the daily number of deaths. The Rt index for the territory increased to 1, while in Attica, for the period considered, it is calculated above unity.
50% -60% of new cases are registered in Attica, which shows a disproportionate number of cases in relation to its population, with trends of expansion of the already great epidemic burden.
The new measures
It is observed that at the meeting held on Monday at the Ministry of Health, it was decided to strengthen the coordination of all the services involved and joint planning to address the situation, with the following actions:
1. The Municipality of Athens has 8 Friendship Clubs in the city, which are formed and become small diagnostic testing centers for Covid 19. The tests will be conducted and in accordance with the applicable protocols, in compliance with all measures safety and hygiene, based on the protection of public health and, in particular, of the vulnerable and vulnerable groups of the population.
2. Availability of faster tests for increased controls in the two structures of the Municipality of Atenas (Multipurpose Center for the Homeless and Center for Reception of Drug Addicts).
3. Rapid tests intensify with the EODY stairs in congested areas of Athens, where the majority of coronavirus cases are recorded.
4. The teams of the Municipality of Athens that work daily in the streets of Athens for the support and care of the homeless (streetwork), are framed and supported by nurses, to take more samples but also to provide health services and more specialized wellness to people. Who needs it.
5. Two new temporary isolation structures were established to accommodate addicts to reduce their health risks due to possible infection, as well as citizens of vulnerable and vulnerable groups who have tested positive for the virus, so measures must be taken . social distancing to limit the possible spread of the virus. All health protection measures will be applied in these structures, under decent living conditions.
6. The “Joint Center for Daily Management”, which operates under the coordination of EL.AS. and the Municipal Police, expands its activity in the communication and joint planning of all the organs and services that have been in charge of the prevention and protection of the health of the citizens.
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