A total of 403 cases of the new UK variant of Covid-19 have been registered in Greece so far, Panagiotis Arkoumaneas, president of the National Organization for Public Health (EODY), has said, while not ruling out the prospect of another full national lockdown to contain infections. Speaking on Skai TV …
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EODY president warns of “four-digit coronavirus cases” on Tuesday
The president of National Health Organization EODY, Panagiotis Arkoumaneas, warned on Tuesday of a “possible four-digit number of coronavirus cases today.” “It is very possible that today we have a four-digit number of cases, and that is why in combination with the increased number of mutations we should all be …
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Greece’s health authorities on alert as Covid-19 mutation cases rise to 59
Alarm sounded in health services as the number of mutated Covid-19 strains in Greece increased so far to 59. President of National Health Organization (EODY), Panagiotis Arkoumaneas, said on Tuesday the “British variant is the only one that has been identified in the country.” He added “We must assume that …
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Greek media allege “two registration systems,” doubt credibility of official Covid-19 data
Two conservative mainstream newspapers set the management of the pandemic in Greece on fire on Sunday as they published reports alleging that there is a second system of registration of Covid-19 patients in the country. The reports imply that neither the epidemiologists who analyze the pandemic data and recommend measures …
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Where and how to get a free Covid-19 test in Greece
The Greek Health Ministry and the National Public Health Care Organization EODY are offering Covid-19 tests free of charge. The tests are carried out in specific public hospitals in several cities and under specific circumstances. The offering of the free tests take place as Attica remains the epicenter of the …
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Greece starts COVID-19 testing to residents of small Aegean islands
Greece’s National Health Organization (EODY) will deploy teams to conduct COVID-19 testing to vulnerable residents of small and remote islands. Testing is scheduled to start next week on the islands of Milos, Kimolos, Folegandros and Sikinos, on May 25-26, 2020. The program will be expanded over the following weeks to …
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Coronavirus Greece: Oldest patient is 101 years old, says epidemiology report
Greece’s National Health Organization EODY published a report about the course of the coronavirus in the country, geographical and demographic data. The oldest patient infected with COVID-19 is 101 years old and is currently hospitalized, the report noted. The infectious evolution of the corona SARS-COV-2 in Greece as well as …
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Greece’s National Health Org. publishes coronavirus advice in English
Greece’s National Public Health Organization EODY has issued advices and information on coronavirus and COVID-19 in English. Based on the available scientific data relating to the new SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus infection, systematic implementation of all measures for prevention of the new coronavirus transmission and spread is considered of outmost importance. Please …
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COVID-19 Statistics: First epidemiology report in Greece Feb20-Mar20
Greece’s National Health Organization EODY released on Saturday statistics data on the confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the country. The data have been collected for the period February 20 until March 20, 2020. Categories include age and geographical regions. According to the latest official data released on March 20, the …
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