Along with Nikos Hardalias , as usual, were the professors Papaevangelou and Majorkinis , as well as the Deputy Minister of Health, Vassilis Kontozamanis .
26,000 active cases in Greece – The positivity index is falling
Mrs. Papaevangelou spoke first, referring to the epidemiological data announced earlier by EODY.
“26,000 active cases in our country,” the professor said, adding that the positivity index dropped to 5.3 this week.
“Any relaxation at this time, when the virus is everywhere, will increase the epidemiological burden. The epidemiological burden is particularly high throughout Greece. There are areas where there is an increase in cases, while the Rt is at 1.02. Any relaxation at the moment will increase the epidemiological burden again “, added Vana Papaevangelou.
One in four ICU patients is under the age of 60, she said, adding that the number of ICU patients over the age of 75 is declining, which shows how much the vaccination contributes to the “battle” against the coronavirus. .
“Now is the time for concentration. We have a long way to go “, she also said meaningfully, noting that we are far from the end of the critical period we are going through is approaching.
Retail opens in Kozani –
Driving schools also open
Afterwards, Nikos Hardalias spoke, emphasizing that “every measure aims to return to normalcy gradually and safely.”
He announced that retail opens in Kozani only with click away from Monday 19.04.2021.
He also announced that the driving schools will open from Monday, 19.04.2021, with strict protection measures.
– Theoretical courses and theoretical exams will be done only online.
– Self-tests will be mandatory per week for employees.
– Mandatory self tests for the examinees 24 hours before the practical examination.
– Instructors and examiners will mandatory self-tests twice a week, every Monday and Thursday.
– Exam appointments are made every hour and all coronavirus protection measures must be observed (use of mask, open windows, etc.).
” Zakynthos remains in Deep red”
Now at the level of very high risk (deep red) are the following areas:
the Region of Attica (except the municipalities of Agistri, Kythera and Hydra)
Achaia,
Boeotia,
Evritania,
Arcadia,
Corinth,
Thessaloniki,
Halkidiki,
Kilkis,
Pella,
Kozani,
Lesvos,
Zakynthos ,
Kos
Thassos
And the municipalities:
Kalimnon
Rhodes,
Chios,
Rethymnon,
Anogia,
Chania,
Phaistos,
Kavala,
Karditsa,
Grevena,
Kythnos,
The municipalities of Ioannina, Konitsa and North Tzoumerka of the Regional Unit of Ioannina,
The municipalities of Serres, Amfipolis and Sintiki of the Regional Unit of Serres,
Municipality of Veria of the Regional Unit of Imathia,
The municipalities of Kastoria and Orestidos of the Regional Unit of Kastoria,
Municipality of Lamia of the Regional Unit of Fthiotida,
Municipality of Ilida of the Regional Unit of Ilia,
The municipalities of Chalkida, Eretria and Dirfion-Messapia of the Regional Unit of Evia,
Municipality of Didymoteicho of the Regional Unit of Evros,
Municipality of Pydna – Kolindros of the Peripheral Unit of Pieria,
Municipality of Volos of the Regional Unit of Magnesia,
Municipality of Maronia-Sapes of the Regional Unit of Rodopi as well
And the Municipal Community of Galatini of the Municipal Unit of Askio of the Municipality of Voio of the Regional Unit of Kozani.
Source IMERA