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Albert Bourla, the Chief Executive Officer of Pfizer pharmaceutical, warned that a third vaccine dose might be necessary in comments published on Thursday. Bourla said he expects those fully vaccinated against Covid will need a third dose  within 12 months. Those who have been fully vaccinated might be required to …

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European Union countries formally agreed on Wednesday to launch COVID travel passes as a step towards reopening to tourism this summer and will negotiate details with the bloc’s lawmakers in May, two diplomatic sources said. The certificates would allow those vaccinated, recovered from COVID-19 or with negative test results to …

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Greece’s health authorities announced on Monday the vaccination schedule for several age groups and people with underlying health problems (Category B). The online platform will open for these groups from April 16.. At the same time, vaccination of those aged 60-64 extends to other vaccines than only with AstraZeneca. Vaccines …

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Greece plans to proceed with the vaccination of citizens in their 40’s by June, Health Minister Vassilis Kikilias said on Sunday. “If everything goes according to plan and [vaccines] deliveries for the second quarter are made on time, vaccinations of healthy people in their 40s against Covid-19 are expected to …

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The platform for the vaccination of age group 65-69 opens on Friday, April 2, 2021. One will need a social security number AMKA in order to enter the platform and book an appointment. The platform emvolio.gov.gr is in Greek only and if you have trouble you can book an appointment …

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Greece’s health authorities have been set on alert on Tuesday after a 65-year-old woman died half an hour after she received a vaccination against Covid-19. According to estate-broadcaster ERt, the woman had her vaccination at the Health Center of Ilion, suburb of western Athens, around 1 o’ clock noon. Following …

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Greece proceeds with fast pace with the inoculation of citizens and the online platform where citizens aged 65-69 can book an appointment for vaccination against Covid-19 will open on Friday, April 2, 2021, Greece’s health authorities said on Monday. Speaking at the Live Briefing on Monday,health authorities revealed also that …

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The platform to book appointments for vaccination against Covid-19 opened on Friday for those aged 70-74 years old. The platform is scheduled to open for the age group 65-69 age group in early April. As of Wednesday, March 31, the platform will be activated also for vaccination applications by patients …

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Greece is proceeding with the vaccination of people with underlying health issues as well as with the inoculation of other age categories. Health authorities said on Tuesday that the platforms to book vaccination appointment will start opening on upcoming Friday, March 19. 2021. By the end of the month, citizens …

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With a legislation amendment submitted on Thursday, Greece gives the opportunity to foreigners living in the country to receive a vaccination against the Covid-19. Authorities will provide a temporary social security number (AMKA) which is precondition for vaccine registration. Foreigners or uninsured citizens can obtain the temporary AMKA at the …

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The public prosecutor of Thessaloniki, northern Greece, investigates complaints according to which children with special needs at two institutions in the city did not receive Covid-19 vaccinations; 24 people were inoculated instead, bypassing the priority list of the national program. The scandal touches also two elected officials at the Municipality …

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Greece has launched the issue of “digital vaccination certificates” as of today, Friday, February 19, 2021. “The vaccination certificate is now available for the citizens who have received the second dose of the Covid-19  vaccine,” Minister of Digital Government, Kyriakos Pierrakakis, said on Friday morning. The certificate is available on …

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The online platform for booking vaccination appointments against Covid-19 for citizens of certain age groups will open on February 10 and 12, Health Ministry Secretary General for Primary Health Care, Marios Themistokleous on Monday evening. The platform for those aged 60-64 will open on Wednesday, February 10, and for those …

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Greece’s Tourism Minister Haris Theoharis said on Wednesday that the opening of tourism will depend of the progress of vaccination in the country. Speaking to state broadcaster ERT, Theoharis said “we have drawn up a plan on how tourism will open, to which is included a provision for the people …

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EU member states adopted guidelines on the proof of vaccination for medical purposes on Thursday, following a proposal by Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, his office said on Thursday. “The first step in the implementation of Kyriakos Mitsotakis’ proposal for a European vaccination certificate was made today,” the PM’s office …

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The online platform where citizens can register for Covid-19 vaccination goes in operation early Monday evening, January 11, 2021. On this platform, citizens can check whether they belong to a priority groups for the vaccination and register for an appointment. Keep in mind that citizens will need to have a …

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Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said on Friday that the daily vaccinations are to increase from 5000 to 8000 and confirmed the vaccination program for those aged 85+ will be launched on Monday, January 11, when they will start receiving vaccination appointments. The vaccinations for the general population are scheduled to …

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The vaccination of the general population against the coronavirus will begin on January 20, said Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis during a meeting he chaired at the headquarters of the Civil Protection Secretariat on Tuesday evening. The vaccination of the general population will start with those aged over 85. The online …

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A 98-year-old Holocaust survivor was the first resident of a nursing home in Thessaloniki to be vaccinated against Covid-19. Mrs Zana, is a survivor of the death camp in Auschwitz. she resides in Saoul Modiano Nursing Home. The president of National Health Organization (EODY) Panagiotis Arkoumaneas was also present during …

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Health Minister Vassilis Kikilias demanded the resignation of the director of the public hospital in Karditsa for forcing health personnel to sign a controversial consent form before receiving the Covid-19 vaccination. According to reports by hospital workers union POEDIN, the director of Karditsa hospital had created his own consent form …

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