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The next fifteen days are crucial. The possibility of a shutdown remains on the table, despite the fact that the Prime Minister himself in a recent interview had ruled out such a possibility. There is great concern in the scientific community about the spread of the virus in the largest region of the country. Areas that are in “red”.
The relaxation messages sent by the government during the summer months and the unplanned opening of tourism have caused a rapid increase in the spread of the virus with Attica in the lead for days. The triple-digit number of cases and the increase in ICU patients has been a “bell” for those seeking solutions by taking measures that are openly questioned by several scientists for their effectiveness.
The government spokesman, Stelios Petsas, in an attempt to make a mini report from August until today, after concluding that “our country is still in a much better epidemiological situation than many others” stood before the “great problem of the centers urban “. and even more so in the Attica region and the center of Athens, which “is one step ahead of the red light”. During the informative session of the political authors, the government official left all possibilities open, saying that “we have taken and will take the necessary measures to protect public health.” Because human life simply doesn’t weigh itself down. “
Measurements for Attica
They are valid from today until October 4
- A maximum of 9 people is established for indoor and outdoor meetings. Areas where special distance measures apply, such as health warehouses, are excluded.
- The concerts are suspended, both outdoors and indoors.
- Screenings in closed cinemas are suspended.
- A maximum of 20 people are established at weddings, baptisms and funerals.
- To protect our fellow citizens who belong to vulnerable groups or are 65 or older, it is recommended:
- Limit your movements to what is absolutely necessary for the next 14 days, always taking adequate protection measures,
- Avoid contact with people other than your immediate family environment,
- Avoid traveling by public transport.
- In addition, for Attica the residence of asymptomatic positive cases belonging to vulnerable population groups is decided, p. Eg immigrants, in quarantine hotels.
To protect the health of workers applies:
- 40% compulsory telecommuting for employees in the Private and Public sector who perform office work or work that can be done remotely.
- Travel to and from work in three waves for the Public Sector at 7:00, 8:00 and 9:00 in the morning.
- Establish flexibility in the arrival and departure of private sector employees in four waves within two hours after the start and end of the workday.
- Scan controls and penalties for employers and employees who do not comply with personal protection measures in the workplace, that is, the mandatory use of a mask.
- Extensive rapid test inspections conducted by EODY KOMY teams at workplaces and meetings in congested areas of Attica and at public and private sector services deemed necessary for the continued smooth operation of the state and economy, such as schools, media. Transport and especially hospitals.
The voice of scientists
With Attica going through the first hours in which stricter restrictive measures are in force, Manolis Dermitzakis, Professor of Genetics at the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Geneva, sounded the alarm for Athens, estimating that “things may not be so under control “and asking to take precautionary measures now to stop the coronavirus and if they do not result in a lockdown.
“I think things are not so under control in Athens. Mr. Hardals has shown that he believes he is in control, I’m not sure. It’s an observation, of course, from the outside I don’t have as much information as Mr. Hardals, but the image and the standards that I see do not give me the image that we control it ”, said (SKAI) the professor.
Mr. Dermitzakis emphasized that mainly in the center of Athens, citizens must wear masks in the open air, as there are crowds in arcades, traffic lights and queues. “It is an easy and horizontal measure and I think it will make a difference,” he explained.
He also proposed a drastic increase in teleworking whenever possible to reach 80% or even 100%.
Regarding the measures taken so far, the professor expressed his concern, saying: “I think we are not going to have a high compliance for them to work.” He explained that they are not to blame for themselves but the problem lies in their realism and complexity, which makes it difficult to implement.
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The danger of overcrowding in public transport was mentioned by the professor of Pathology and member of the infectious diseases committee, Charalambos Gogos, who stressed that the world must “be diluted” and that “now is an opportunity with the gradual arrival times at work “.
The professor pointed out (SKAI) that the Health system in Attica is under pressure due to the number of hospitalized and mainly serious cases and ruled out the possibility of returning SMS as a restrictive measure, noting that “we are already experiencing a slight blockage.”
In “red” the center of Athens – Eight confirmed cases on Mount Athos
Shortly before the arrival of October, which will bring a change in weather conditions and a restriction on the use of outdoor spaces, the effort that is being made is to limit the spread of the virus. Much of the effort has focused on central Athens, where Kato Patisia, Kypseli and Sepolia face the biggest problem and, regionally, Kifissia and Peristeri.
However, messages arriving from different geographical areas of Greece are also worrying. Today it became known that at least eight confirmed cases of coronavirus were registered in the last hours in a single monastery (Agios Pavlos) on Mount Athos, which has already been quarantined.
A monk, according to information from APE-MPE, was transported out of Athos for treatment as his condition was deemed serious, while an EODY team rushes to Mount Athos as at least one case has been found in another monastery. (Chelandari), as well as one in a hermitage. (Lakoskiti).
