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“We are at a very critical juncture for the evolution of the pandemic in our country. The European Commissioner for Health Stella Kyriakidou, warned that every 17 seconds a man is lost in Europe coronavirus“Said Mr. Kikilias.
There is great danger due to an early relaxation of measures against the pandemic. Ahead of us is a new third wave of Covid 19.
The Health Minister reiterated that hospitals in northern Greece face enormous pressure from coronavirus cases. However, he was quick to point out that “the NSS is strong and resistant».
“The Thessaloniki, Drama, Pella, Katerini and Serres hospitals are fighting a titanic battle,” he said characteristically.
He noted that “with the hiring and retention of staff, the NSS was further strengthened.”
Mr. Kikilias announced that private hospitals are providing volunteer medical and nursing staff to support ICUs and ICUs in Northern Greece hospitals.
For vaccines
“Vaccination in Greece will begin with the approval of vaccines,” added the Minister of Health, adding that for the first time the EU as a whole is preparing the mechanism for vaccination of citizens against coronavirus.
He referred to the total of 1,018 vaccination centers, through which more than 2 million people can be vaccinated monthly.
The first priority in vaccination will be professionals in the field of Health (doctors, nurses and paramedics), who are on the “front line” of the fight against the coronavirus.
To avoid a third wave of the coronavirus
When asked how Greece will prevent a new third wave of the coronavirus, Vassilis Kikilias replied:
“It is obvious that with the prime minister’s care there is a study of scientific data. We show confidence in our scientists. We must take firm and correct steps, carefully. This virus is very dangerous.
In fact, scientists confirm that there is a third wave of the coronavirus.
Hans Klüge: To beat Covid 19 we must all be vaccinated
The director for Europe of the World Health Organization, Hans Klouge, described as vital to observe social distancing and the use of a mask in his message to the Greek people.
Referring to vaccination, Mr. Kluge said: “To defeat the coronavirus, we must all get vaccinated.”
“Your trust is important for the spread of the vaccine.” The distribution of vaccines will be done in a fair and transparent manner, “he said.
“Don’t be the victim of misinformation about vaccines,” added Dr. Kluge, who wished Greek citizens at the end of his message “Merry Christmas”.
EODY: Shock with 613 intubated – 89 deaths, 2,186 new cases
EODY announced Wednesday 2,186 news outbreaks of the new virus in the country, of which 28 They were found after checks at the gates of the country. The total number of cases is 109,655, of which 52.9% are men.
Of the total number of cases, 4,949 (4.5%) are considered related to travel from abroad and 29023 (26.5%) are related to an already known case.
Next to, 613 Our fellow citizens are being treated by intubation. Their average age is 65. 175 (28.5%) are women and the rest are men. 76.2% of intubated patients have an underlying disease or are 70 years or older. 611 the patients have been discharged from the ICU.
Also we have 89 deaths are still recorded and 2,606 deaths in the country as a whole. 1,055 (40.5%) women and the rest men. The mean age of our dying fellow citizens was 80 years and 96.6% had some underlying disease and / or were 70 years or older.
Stelios Petsas announced the extension of the blockade after December 7
Earlier Wednesday, government spokesman Stelios Petsas announced the extension of the shutdown after December 7.
Mr. Petsas emphasized that data Show a stabilization or even a reduction while underlining that there are also positive elements, such as that downloads are more than imports.
As he highlighted, the government’s objective is to have completed vaccinations of citizens against coronavirus until the end of June.
He noted that vaccinations will begin in late December and early January and the government will begin Bell information to convince citizens.
Answer a question about which will open first: schools or Retail– Mr. Petsas said that the government cannot yet make such announcements.
He referred to the weekend when the “roadmap” for the opening of the country will be known.
At the same time, the governmental representative He stressed that the order in which schools, shops and restaurants will be opened is being considered, while he left a “window” for the lock of the Barber Shop.
