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The statement of the Minister of Health, Vassilis Kikilias, yesterday morning about a universal closure in Attica fell like a bomb, however, the specific development was discussed in the government as of Monday.
According to reports Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and his close associates closely monitored the evolution of epidemiological data. the previous days and the realization that the panorama is deteriorating significantly had caused great concern.
Throughout his trip to Cyprus and Israel, the Prime Minister was in an open line of communication with government officials and was briefed on the situation in Attica and the experts’ suggestions. In fact, Kyriakos Mitsotakis just asked to get his hands on the proposals of infectious disease specialists for Attica, Thessaloniki and other areas with a strong epidemiological burden.
On Monday evening, when the prime minister returned to Athens, the relevant negotiations took place and a decision was made to impose a harsh blockade on Attica, with Vassilis Kikilias anticipating what will come next.
Sotiris Tsiodras’ proposal played a catalytic role in tightening restrictions in Attica, in which the epidemiological picture in the specific area is described in black.
In particular, the experts expressed their strong concern about the situation in the Intensive Care Units and the great pressure that the National Health System will receive if the significant increase in cases and hospitalizations continues.
Indicative of the situation that has been created in the hospitals is that 231 intubations were performed on February 6, 245 on February 7 and 260 on February 8, that is to say, 15 more per day, 10 of them in Attica. which means that one ICU unit occupied in one day. Also in Attica hospitals, 71% of ICUs are occupied, while last week the percentage was 62%. The above data was evaluated by the government and experts so the hard lockdown in Attica was a one-way street, although it should be noted that since last week it was on the table.
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