China News Service, October 30. According to the Greek "China Greek Times" report, on the evening of October 29 local time, the Greek National Public Health Organization announced that there were 3,643 new coronavirus pneumonia patients in Greece in the past 24 hours, with a total of 734,778 confirmed cases.

There were 55 new deaths and a total of 15,856 deaths.

Data map: The Acropolis Museum in Athens, Greece is open to the public, and tourists visit the exhibits.

The government has no intention to expand the scope of mandatory vaccination

　　Although many health experts have warned that Greece's new crown pneumonia infection rate will soar in the near future, the Greek Minister of Health Pryfries said on the 29th that the government does not intend to expand the scope of mandatory vaccination for the new crown vaccination.

　　In an interview with Skai TV, he said that the government is currently discussing with the Committee of Health Experts on how to adjust the policy on epidemic prevention measures.

If the government will introduce any new measures, it will mainly involve adjustments to the so-called "mixed" areas.

　　He also talked about the pressure of admission in Greek hospitals.

He said: “At present, 96% to 90% of patients receiving treatment in the intensive care unit have not been vaccinated. There are 1,300 intensive care unit beds in the whole of Greece. If necessary, we will cooperate with more hospitals and hospitals. The doctors reached a cooperation to increase the input of medical resources."

Data map: A policeman in Athens, Greece, is checking the driver's certificate to determine the purpose of his trip.

Delta mutant virus has reached Athens

　　According to data from Greece according to the National Genome Surveillance Network, 384 of the 387 samples taken and submitted for inspection from September 29 to October 18 are related to the new crown mutant virus delta.

These include two samples of the Delta strain "AY.4.2" found in central and southern Athens.

　　The delta strain subspecies AY.4.2, also known as Delta Plus, is 10% to 15% more transmissible than the highly contagious Delta mutant virus.

Its transmission is 10% to 15% higher than that of the highly contagious delta mutant virus.

It is a new subtype of Delta strain, and it contains two new mutations-A222V and Y145H.

These two mutations appear on the spike protein, which is located on the outside of the virus and helps the virus enter human cells.

　　At present, patients with new coronary pneumonia related to this strain have appeared in dozens of countries around the world.

The World Health Organization World Health Organization lists AY.4.2 as a "note" rather than a "note" variant strain.

　　Many health experts have adjusted that comprehensive vaccination is essential, because only the new crown vaccine can effectively defend against the various subspecies of the Delta strain.

Epidemic peak will usher in next month

　　Chaklis, director of the Microbiology Laboratory of the Medical College of Athens, recently predicted that Greece will experience the peak of the epidemic in November.

He said: "The development of the epidemic in Greece in this autumn and winter season may be similar to last year. The first to usher in the peak of the epidemic is likely to be the northern region, and then this trend will spread to other parts of the country. The fifth wave of epidemics will be in November. At the peak, we will see a surge in confirmed cases of new coronary pneumonia."

　　However, he pointed out that what is different from last year is that with the protection of the vaccine this year, the situation of the epidemic will ease a lot.

However, due to the generally low vaccination rate in the north, this area should be highly concerned.

　　Chaklis also reminded the public that with the advent of the flu season, the people not only need to be protected by the new crown vaccine, but also need to be vaccinated in time to avoid the virus.

Those who meet the conditions should also be given a booster shot of the new crown vaccine as soon as possible.

The Greek epidemic is expected to end by the end of next year

　　Greek health policy expert Mosharos emphasized in an interview with Skai TV on the 29th that it is very important to vaccinate people over the age of 80 with the new crown vaccine, and called on people to continue to observe protective measures.

　　He said: "From a global perspective, we are close to the task of vaccinating 50% of the population at least one dose. WHO's goal is to make the global COVID-19 vaccination rate reach 70% by next spring. In the case of Greece. It is said that the end of the epidemic is expected to be achieved by the end of 2022. But the premise is to increase the vaccination rate, otherwise, the road that Greece needs to take to get rid of the epidemic will be more difficult. So far, we still have a large proportion of people over 60 years old. Have not been vaccinated against the new crown." (Cai Ling)