Update – 05/01/2021

As of the latest update by the Greek authorities, the total number of confirmed Covid-19 diagnosed cases in Greece is 140,526. 54 new deaths were reported raising the total number to 5,011. The number of patients treated in intensive care units is currently 407. 427 new cases were announced yesterday in Greece. 199 of the new cases were found in the Attica region and 64 new cases in the Thessaloniki region.

In the UK a nation-wide lockdown, 6 weeks at least, was imposed yesterday to fight the spread of Covid-19 and its newest mutation.

The new type of Covid-19 is prominent among young children, as research has shown, implemented by Dr ILias Mosialos, professor of politics of health in LSE university. The spread in youngsters has possibly occurred due to the operation of schools even during the national lockdown.

There were proposals to change the number and quantity of the vaccine doses, in order to administer it to more citizens. The FDA has warned not to proceed with any trials or changes in the vaccination process, as it is possible to significantly harm people, and to undermine the general system of health.

On Monday 11^th of January, Greek kindergartens and elementary schools will be reopening, with several protection measures in operation. In essence, there will be staggered arrival times and multiple entrances and exits, while teachers can apply for free covid-19 tests before returning to class.

Businesses are suffering losses due to multiple lockdowns imposed during the past year. After the unexpected announcement on January 2^nd that the market is temporary closed again, business owners are expressing their extreme anger and disapproval of the government’s plan. As the spread of Covid-19 is not significant with businesses operating, even with the click away method, sellers are requesting for further funding in order to stay afloat.

In more detail, the 427 new cases detected per Regional Unit:

26 cases in the Prefecture of Eastern Attica

• 20 cases in the North Sector of Athens

• 38 cases in the Western Sector of Athens

• 15 cases in the Prefecture of West Attica

• 48 cases in the Central Sector of Athens

• 17 cases in the Southern Sector of Athens

• 64 cases in Thessaloniki

• 2 cases in Etoloakarnania

• 8 cases in Argolida

• 5 cases in the Prefecture of Arcadia

• 4 cases in Achaia

• 9 cases in Voiotia

• 5 cases in Evros

• 6 cases in Evia

• 5 cases in Imathia

• 1 case in Ilia

• 1 case in Thesprotia

• 3 cases in Ioannina

• 3 cases in Kalymnos

• 9 cases in Karditsa

• 1 case in Kastoria

• 5 cases in Kilkis

• 7 cases in Kozani Prefecture

• 1 case in Corinth

• 3 cases in Laconia

• 18 cases in Larissa

• 1 case in Lassithi Prefecture

• 2 cases in Magnesia

• 5 cases in Messinia

• 1 case on The Islands

• 6 cases in Xanthi

• 35 cases in the Prefecture of Piraeus

• 5 cases in the Prefecture of Pella

• 4 cases in Pieria

• 9 cases in Rodopi

• 1 case in Sporades

• 4 cases in Trikala

• 11 cases in Fthiotida

• 2 cases in Florina

• 1 case in Halkidiki

• 1 case in Chania

• 1 case under investigation

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