China News Service, July 30. According to the Greek "China Greek Times" report, on the evening of July 29 local time, the National Public Health Organization of Greece announced that there were 2,696 new confirmed cases of new crown in Greece in the past 24 hours, and a total of 487,709 cases have been confirmed so far; There were 9 new deaths and a total of 12,935 deaths.
Multiple islands face blockade
Due to the rapid increase in the number of new crown cases, on the 28th local time, Greek Minister of Civil Protection Khrisohidis warned that the authorities may impose stricter restrictions on the island of Ios in the Aegean Sea.
He pointed out that currently 30 police officers have been sent to the island from Attica to strengthen inspections of epidemic prevention measures.
"This is a small holiday island that is a popular tourist destination and is densely populated. The island is facing an obvious risk of being blocked. The authorities have already imposed penalties on those who violate the epidemic prevention regulations."
When talking about the strict measures implemented on Mykonos Island earlier in July, he said that since the island’s blockade was lifted, more than 180 police officers have been sent to the island to supervise the implementation of epidemic prevention measures. condition.
Khrisosidis also mentioned several reports of "new crown parties" held on holiday islands, saying that organizing such activities with potential risk of virus transmission is a crime.
In addition, reports have pointed out that in addition to Ios, Paros and Tinos are also facing the possibility of blockade.
The details of the third dose of vaccine injection are confirmed in August
As the highly infectious delta strain continues to spread in Greece, health experts are considering a third dose of the new crown vaccine for specific groups.
Experts from the National Vaccination Committee of Greece are expected to draw conclusions on the timing of the intensified injection of the new crown vaccine in August.
The pharmaceutical company said that the third dose of vaccine must be administered at least 6 months after the second dose of vaccination is completed.
According to Maria Theodoridou, chairman of the National Vaccination Committee of Greece, the timing of the third dose of vaccine will mainly depend on data related to the duration of immunization.
On the other hand, despite a series of protests against vaccination in Athens in recent weeks, it has attracted thousands of protesters.
However, the results of a poll conducted by the Greek polling company between July 19 and 25 showed that nearly two-thirds of the respondents believe that vaccination can defeat the epidemic, and most people support the treatment of medical staff, nursing homes, etc. Vaccinations are mandatory for certain groups including staff and teachers.
(Cai Ling)