China News Service, January 19th. According to the Greek "China Greek Times" report, on the 18th local time, Greek Prime Minister Mizotakis and Greek President Sacraropoulou received a second dose of the new crown vaccine.

Mizotakis once again emphasized the need to speed up vaccination.

On the other hand, to curb the spread of the new crown epidemic, Greece has implemented a total blockade for more than two months.

Although the epidemic prevention measures have effectively controlled the spread of the virus, they have caused huge losses to the economy.

Data map: Greek Prime Minister Mizotakis

　　According to reports, after the first dose of the new crown vaccine on December 27, 2020, Greek Prime Minister Mizotakis and Greek President Sacraropoulou received a second dose of vaccine on the 18th.

They were vaccinated with the new crown vaccine produced by Pfizer, and they needed a second booster injection. The injection time was 21 days after the first injection.

　　After being vaccinated, Mizotakis also participated in the European Union's conference call on the prevention and control of the new crown epidemic that day.

At the meeting, leaders of EU member states exchanged views on the progress of the epidemic in their countries and the vaccination situation.

Mizotakis said: "We must speed up vaccination."

　　He pointed out that the European Union should approve the new crown vaccine developed by Oxford University and British pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca as soon as possible, as well as other brands of vaccines.

As the U.S. pharmaceutical company Pfizer slows down the shipment of new crown vaccines, the number of Pfizer vaccines received by many EU countries is much lower than expected.

The EU leaders expressed concern about the current shortage of vaccine supply and agreed that Europe should speed up vaccine approval and supply.

　　On the other hand, due to the impact of anti-epidemic measures, most business sectors in Greece are unable to conduct normal business activities, which has caused huge losses to the Greek economy.

　　With the recent relief of the epidemic, the Greek government has announced that it will allow retail shops, barber shops and vehicle inspection centers KTEO to resume operations from the 18th.

　　According to official statistics, starting on the 18th, 140,000 people will return to work.

Many retail store operators expressed support for the government's decision and pointed out that with the reopening of stores, winter discounts will also return to normal.

The resumption of business will provide a much-needed respite for the Greek economy and prevent the unemployment rate from rising further.

However, after the commercial sector is reopened, both consumers and merchants must strictly abide by the epidemic prevention regulations.

　　Although the retail industry was able to reopen, according to the current epidemic prevention and control measures of the Greek government, travel across regions is still prohibited.

However, Greece’s Minister of Development and Investment Georgiadis stated that the government is considering lifting restrictions on cross-regional travel so that people can go to ski resorts.

He said: "The government medical expert committee has already discussed the issue of allowing people to move across regions. If the epidemic indicators allow, one of our plans is to reopen the ski resort."

　　Regarding when the catering industry can resume normal operations, Georgiadis said that the government will start to review epidemiological data in February before making a decision.

He also pointed out that the restaurant will open the outdoor area first. Given that the temperature is still low this season, the government will give restaurant operators a certain subsidy for the purchase of heating equipment.

　　Regarding the recovery of some commercial activities, Cypsas, a professor of infectious diseases at the University of Athens, believes that the risk of another outbreak still exists. As stores open, more people will flow and the spread of the new crown virus in the community will increase.

He said: "If we see crowds in stores, we need to remain vigilant. If there is a surge in cases in the Attica area in the future, the government should immediately consider implementing a complete lockdown in the area." Cai Ling)