Positivity rates for Covid-19 in Greece are on the rise, accompanied by increases in hospitalizations, ventilator use and deaths, the weekly report by the National Public Health Organization EODY said on Thursday.
From July 8 to 14, 2024 a total of 669 new COVID-19 patients were admitted to hospitals, indicating an upward trend.
According to the latest epidemiological EODY report, 12 patients required ventilator support. Among those intubated is a child younger than 9 years old.
26 Covid-patients have died in the corresponding week.
Average age of the deceased was 87.5 (range 57-98). all deceased had underlying health issues and/or were over 70 years old.
The average number of Covid-deaths in the previous four weeks, 24/2024-27/2024, was 17.
ISO week 28/2024 🇬🇷 (08 – 14 July 2024)
- Infections+Reinfections: 13,252 (+2,048)⚠️
- Deaths: 39,117 (+26)⚠️
- Admissions: 669 (+94)⚠️
- Intubation.: 17 (+4)⚠️
- New Intubation: 12 (+3)⚠️
- PCR+Rapid tests: 88,348 (+4,108)
- Positivity (PRC+Rapid): 15% (+1.7%)
EODY advises vulnerable groups, such as the elderly and those with underlying health conditions, to strictly follow respiratory infection prevention measures.
It also recommends seeking prompt medical advice upon experiencing symptoms to ensure timely treatment.
Last week, only one hospital in Athens, the oncology hospital of Metaxas, introduced again protection measures such as mandatory use of masks and tests for patients and accompanying persons.
Health experts attribute the rise of Covid-19 to the relaxed behavior and massive transport of citizens in summer, the Air-Conditions, and the no use of mask.
