China News Service, July 6th. According to the "China Greek Times" report, Greek Prime Minister Mizotakis said on the 5th that there are currently more than 6000 active cases of new crowns in Greece, and there have been many cases of infection with the delta strain.
He said that more people must be persuaded to get vaccinated.
Over 6000 active cases
On the evening of July 5, local time, the National Public Health Organization of Greece announced that there were 801 new cases of new coronavirus pneumonia in Greece in the past 24 hours.
A total of 426,963 cases have been diagnosed.
There were 6 new deaths and a total of 12,743 deaths.
Greek Prime Minister Mizotakis said at the government's epidemic prevention work meeting held on the 5th that Greece's vaccination is entering the next stage, and the active cooperation of local governments, churches, social groups and business circles is particularly important.
He said: "We have made significant progress, but we must use all available means to persuade more people to get vaccinated in order to reach the expected 70-75% vaccine coverage in the fall."
Mizotakis also emphasized that there have been multiple confirmed cases of the new crown infected with the delta mutant strain in Greece.
As predicted by experts, it is only a matter of time before this variant virus becomes the mainstream strain of the new crown epidemic in Greece.
He said: "Last week we have noticed a significant increase in active cases. As of now, there are more than 6000 active cases in Greece." He pointed out that because young people like to socialize and have a long track of activities, it is imperative to urge them to complete vaccination as soon as possible. .
The Greek authorities previously announced that from July 15th, people who have completed the new crown vaccination and those who have recovered from the new crown pneumonia in the past 6 months can enjoy more freedom in leisure and entertainment projects.
This includes free access to the indoor areas of movie theaters, theaters, concert halls, stadiums, and restaurants and bars without a negative virus test certificate.
In this regard, Mizotakis promised that prosecutors will strengthen inspections of violations after the new measures take effect.
He said: "We must focus on entertainment activities, these activities may attract too many people, thereby helping to promote the spread of the virus." The specific operation of the inspection and the punishment for violators will be announced next week.
Greece’s Minister of Development and Investment Azonis Georgiadis stated on the 5th that if the number of new confirmed cases of new coronary pneumonia continues to rise at the current rate in the next two weeks, Greece will face a different situation and it is necessary to re-examine its response. Countermeasures for the epidemic.
Greece will usher in the fourth wave of epidemic?
Nikos Sypsas, professor of infectious diseases at the University of Athens, predicted in an interview that it is only a matter of time before the fourth wave of the epidemic will arrive in Greece.
He believes that there will be a significant increase in the number of new coronavirus cases in Greece in August, and almost all people who have not been vaccinated may be infected in this wave of epidemics.
Cipsas said: "It is expected that Greece will usher in a new round of outbreaks in mid-August. But what shocks me is that some people are still willing to take the huge risk of not being vaccinated." He pointed out that the elderly and the sick People with diseases must be vaccinated. In the face of the virus, no age is a "safe age".
Regarding the question of wearing masks, he said: “The indoor area is a super spread area. In addition, the Health Expert Committee has never given any instructions to remove the mask. People must wear masks when they leave home.” (Cai Ling)