The viral load of the novel coronavirus is registering a rising trend in several areas of Greece, professor of pediatric infectious diseases Vana Papaevangelou said at Friday’s regular live briefing on the pandemic, ANA reports.
In fact, the viral load doubled over the last 15 days, she said, with the number of active cases of infection reaching 16,500. The age group of 20-65 leads in new coronavirus cases, while fewer infections are being observed in those aged 75 or over, possibly because of vaccinations, she added.
Great dispersal of the virus is observed across all areas in the Attica region, while a 37 pct rise in news cases was registered in Thessaloniki. Occupancy of beds in Attica intensive care units is at 87 pct, while hospital admissions now average 330 daily.
The viral load of the novel coronavirus has risen in several regions and municipalities in Greece announced Deputy Minister for Civil Protection & Crisis Management Nikos Hardalias at Friday’s televised briefing on the pandemic.
He named, in particular, the regions of Kozani (especially Eordea and Kozani), Kastoria, Ioannina, Kavala, Imathia (esp. Alexandria), Serres, Kilkis, Zakynthos, Chania and Rethimno.
The minister urged citizens in these regions to remain diligent in observing all safety restrictions, as the weekly and biweekly averages of infections per 100,000 inhabitants are approaching alarming proportions.
The minister also clarified that the restriction of moving with a 2km radius from home does not include car checks at the Vehicle Roadworthiness Test Center (KTEO), provided an appointment is made. The text messaging code is #2, he clarified.
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