Update – 19/08/2020
August 19, 2020
As of the latest update by the Greek authorities yesterday, the total number of confirmed Covid-19 diagnosed cases in Greece is 7,472. Α new daily record of 269 coronavirus cases was confirmed yesterday. The previous record, set on August 13, was 262. Two new fatalities were reported, raising the death toll to 232. The number of patients treated in intensive care units stands at 25, while 137 patients have exited the intensive care unit.
Deputy Minister of Civil Protection Nikos Hardalias stated that data suggest that tourism is not responsible for the upward trend in the number of confirmed cases. More specifically, Hardalias said the 615 imported cases – from July 1 to Monday – constitute a mere 17% of a total of 3,666 recorded cases for the same period. He said 83% of the confirmed cases are domestic and are associated with public gatherings and a lax application of health rules. He also said that some travellers are confirmed as Covid-19 positive at their place of residence but tracing leads to areas they visited during their vacation.
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