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The update is in progress at Ministry of Health, by the Minister Vassilis Kikilias, the president of the National Public Health Organization Panagiotis Arkoumaneas and the Director of Epidemiological Surveillance of EODY Flora Kontopidou.
The briefing will present the work and actions of the National Public Health Organization to face the pandemic.
Taking the floor, Mr. Kikilias said that from the data provided by EODY, Thessaloniki remains in “red numbers” with 633 cases.
“In Imathia, Magnesia, Larissa we are under pressure and we have a significant number of cases. The healthcare system is under pressure everywhere, but it endures. “We are proud of those who serve,” he said.
“Next winter Greece will not be saved with big words but with deeds,” he added.
For vaccination, he said the country is ready. “I wish the news is good,” said Mr. Kikilias.
Regarding the lifting of measures in anticipation of the holidays, he said that Christmas this year will be different, not only in Greece, but throughout Europe.
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The Minister of Health “recommended» again τον ΕΟΔΥ, noting that the purpose is to protect public health and strengthen the NSS. As you recalled, it was re-established in October 2019, as a natural continuation of KEELPNO. “It was redesigned, staffed and structured with a new identity of trust in the conscience of the citizens.”
In turn, Mr. Αρκουμανέας He said that at EODY, in the last year “we have tripled the dynamic workforce.”
1,000 employees have been hired and 200 more will be reinforced in the coming days.
“It is an important weapon to face it coronavirus. EODY will also contribute to vaccination. But until the largest number of citizens are vaccinated, the next few months will be difficult “We all have to show that we are ready,” he said.
