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“It just came to our knowledge then 429 thousand vaccines from Pfizer until the end of January, “government spokesman Stelios Petsas told SKAI 100.3. He noted that approvals for other pharmaceutical companies continue, and in February we will have a sufficient supply of vaccines.
The government spokesman estimated that based on the plan by the end of June they will have arrived in our country. 25 million doses, vaccinate the entire population, if desired.
Regarding SYRIZA’s criticism of the flow of vaccines, he stated that “there are other critical issues and that is why public health issues are not offered.”
He explained that it is a matter of production by companies, and reiterated that approval is given by the competent bodies and in the EU all member states receive vaccines according to their population. The government spokesman cited Britain as an example, where vaccinations started earlier than any other country and vaccination rates remain low.
Mr. Petsas emphasized that vaccination is not just a self-protection measure, but a solidarity movement, and stressed that the important thing is not the obligation of the vaccine but the motivations. He explained that as soon as the second installment is granted, a certificate will be issued that will be and in English.
Referring to the schools, the government spokesman said that the first discussion (Kerameos – committee of experts) begins on Tuesday, emphasizing that the objective is to open schools at all levels. He even stressed that we are close to this stage. However, he referred to the discussion in the infectious diseases committee whether they will open at the same time on January 8 or gradually. He stressed that the important thing is not to increase mobility when schools open.
Petsas said it was wary of opening the market and commented that the relevant discussion in the committee will take place next week.
On the occasion of a relevant article in the Avgi newspaper for the cessation of the free administration of medicines to low-income retirees as of January 1, 2021, the representative explained that the free administration of medicines for the years 2019 and 2020 was compensation for loss of EKAS. He clarified that at the end of the year the extension that had been given expires, and stressed that it is an issue that the government is considering. “We’ll see,” he characteristically stressed.
Source: skai.gr
