By the end of May, 70% of the citizens over 60 years of age in our country will have been vaccinated, estimated the Minister of Health, Vassilis Kikilias, speaking this morning on Sky television. He also added that from the end of the month, the platform will be open for all vaccines at younger ages.
“Yesterday, 111,000 vaccinations were given. We estimate that immunity will be achieved in the summer if vaccine deliveries continue normally. Which means that 60% to 70% can be vaccinated,” he said. On the issue of vaccination of children and adolescents. He stressed that Coreper is already examining the data on the administration of coronavirus vaccines to children aged 12 to 15 years.
Mr. Kikilias predicted that “we will still wear a mask for a long time, especially indoors.” But expressed optimism that “the situation is improving and we are gradually returning to a partial normalcy.” May will be an indicative month for the reduction of cases and intubations, he pointed out. “We invite everyone to come to Greece but with caution,” he added. He also stressed that self-tests will not stop and will continue to be done, as it is an important tool in controlling the pandemic.
Asked about the low vaccination rate among health workers. He said he would like the numbers to be better for nurses and other hospital staff, and revealed that 75% of doctors have been vaccinated. In fact, he noted that in the next year the compulsory vaccination for all health personnel in public hospitals will be considered. Regarding tourism, he said that all the necessary measures have been taken and the mechanism is on standby in case of the spread of the virus on the islands.
Speaking about the decisions of the committees and whether interventions are made in their work, he said that “none of these scientists can be pressured. Some belong to other political areas and do well – and many with their statements have rejected this claim that there interventions in their work “.
Mr. Kikilias noted that in general “there is a spread of statements, especially from incompetent people who did not help” and concluded by saying: “A minister of health must make statements when he has something to say”.
Source: ΑΠΕ – ΜΠΕ