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The epidemiological outlook in the country has been particularly tense in the last 15 days, while the daily number of deaths has increased, ringing a resounding bell to the government and the scientific community in the face of the expected continuation that will be particularly difficult.
From September 15 to Tuesday, 4,733 cases and 78 deaths have been recorded, while Attica is at the center of the pandemic, with most of the cases located in the center of Athens. Although every possible effort is being made to avoid closure, the numbers are a nightmare and doubts about the effectiveness of the measures taken by the government, mainly in relation to the closure of retail stores after 12, are and more intense. .
It is indicative that congestion images occur on a daily basis. As soon as it is midnight where the bars, cafes and kiosks close, the squares fill up and the “battle” of the square begins. Based on the data so far, the measures do not appear to have a drastic effect on reducing the pandemic, hence several infectious disease specialists are in favor of stricter measures, especially for Attica, before it is too late.
This week is considered extremely critical, as by the end the infectious diseases committee will have a clear idea of how far the measures that have been in place for about 10 days have paid off. However, if the results are not satisfactory, they will look again for ways to stop the frenzy of the virus. 
The numbers are terrifying: Attica is a big problem
The number of cases is alarming. In just 24 hours, they were recorded 416 new cases in the country, of which 55 are associated with known influxes and 59 were detected after controls at the country’s gateways.
Attica re-emerged as “champion”, registering 240 cases, a record number since the beginning of the pandemic.
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 high,” he characteristically noted during the briefing.
For his part, the Vice Minister of Civil Protection, Nikos 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 when announcing a share package for Attica, “the big bet is that they are respected by all. “Things can get better, they can get a lot worse.”
It is observed that, in the last two weeks, 50% -60% of new cases are registered in Attica. In fact, the Basin shows a disproportionate number of cases in relation to its population, with trends of expansion of the already large epidemic burden, while the transmissibility index Rt is calculated above unity.
The three sources of cases
At a time when the country’s epidemiological burden continues to increase, three sources of cases are of great concern to the National Public Health Agency.
According to EODY, imported cases are being monitored, where more than 60 were registered on Tuesday, refugee and immigrant accommodation structures, as well as areas with the highest epidemiological burden throughout the territory, with Attica registering a record number of new cases. .
According to the information, a large number of cases continue to be located in the center of the capital, as well as in Western Attica. 
Gogos: The number of positive tests should be reduced
Referring to the coronavirus cases in Attica, the professor of infectious diseases and member of the Commission, Charalambos Gogos, stated that “stabilization in such high numbers is not satisfactory. The numbers should go down, the number of positive tests should be reduced in relation to the total number of tests. “This is very important because, if you do a lot of tests, we have to see the percentage of positives,” he said.
At the same time, once again, Charalambos Gogos highlighted the importance of observing measures to deal with the coronavirus.
“The measures must be observed, compliance must be 100% at this time. It is a dangerous time now, it is just before we enter the winter season that we will be locked indoors. The risk is great, ”he said. “In order not to proceed with more painful measures, we must observe these measures, the results of which we will see from next week,” he added.
Dermitzakis: Greece is the worst of the 10 countries in the proportion of deaths by identified cases
At the same time, the professor of Genetics at the University of Geneva, Manolis Dermitzakis, rang the bell of the epidemiological picture of the coronavirus. With today’s post discusses their fears about the real outlook for the pandemic in Greece. “The logic that we are one of the best not only does not help us to make an effort, as it brings complacency, but it is no longer true.”
In fact, citing a special table, it essentially states that Greece is the worst among 10 countries (with which it is compared) in terms of deaths from identified cases, while in deaths per million inhabitants, Greece is the fourth worst of them. 10 countries, despite the best epidemiological characteristics.
Professor Dermitzakis also proposes solutions to change the data, in fact coinciding with a proposal made by Elias Mosialos, professor at the London School of Economics for a change in the faces of the scientific committee of our country.
“I agree with Elías Mosialos that a small committee should be created with greater interdisciplinarity and with members with a great perspective and experiences beyond the purely technical ones that the current committee has. The current committee can continue to assist in technical matters, “he said. 
Meeting in Maximou and νέα in the background new measures
In any case, tomorrow, Wednesday, the established teleconference of the Prime Minister, Kyriakos Mitsotakis, will be held with the Infectious Diseases Committee, which now have different data in their hands, after the latest numbers of the pandemic in our country.
Today’s escalation of cases is said to have alarmed Palacio Maximos, which is ready to take further measures of its quiver as a last resort to avoid a shutdown.
If the existing measures unfortunately don’t work, then the following options are on the table:
1. Traffic stop at night. The closing of the stores at 12 o’clock and the mandatory closing of kiosks and warehouses at the same time, was done to limit traffic in the afternoon hours. However, if congestion continues in the squares, the restriction of night traffic is not ruled out. Possibly done using SMS for those who need to move.
2. Restriction of the trafficking of older persons. It is the scenario on which there is much discussion, since it is aimed essentially at people in their 65s who are undoubtedly careful and abide by the measures. There may be a schedule for your visit to supermarkets or other places and return of SMS or signed statements to leave home. Oh St. Petsas denied that a measure is being considered that will only affect a specific age group.
3. Universal use of a mask in Attica in the Trikala model. Many scientists suggest it is the last resort if the situation disappears forever.
4. Rotating operation of schools and mobile schedules. And of course promoting teleworking. Regarding the ongoing program, N. Kerameos said there would be a problem with the full day.
5. Closing of shops from 10 pm. Two hours earlier for restaurants and bars, although it is a measure that would increase the economic problems of entrepreneurs and possibly bring more young people to the squares.
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