Update – 13/08/2020

As of the latest update by the Greek authorities yesterday, the total number of confirmed Covid-19 diagnosed cases in Greece is 6,177. 2 new deaths were reported raising the total number to 216. The number of patients treated in intensive care units stands at 24.

There were 262 new infections detected across the country, representing a new record high number of cases. The new data show another worrying trend: The average age of the cases is constantly declining. Greek scientists warn that the country is now facing a second wave of the coronavirus pandemic as cases have spiked in August, especially among the younger generation.

Health Minister Vasilis Kikilias noted earlier in the week that the average age of those who became ill in August has dropped to 36 years. This happened because younger people think they are “invulnerable,” and are failing to adhere to the safety precautions, he noted.

A total of 35 residents of a nursing home in Asvestochori, outside Greece’s second city of Thessaloniki, have now tested positive for the coronavirus. Three employees of the facility were also found to be positive.

A 27-year-old surgeon who suffers from Covid-19 is currently being treated in an ICU in a hospital in Larissa. The young doctor reportedly exhibited symptoms of Covid-19 after returning from a vacation in Halkidiki. She was then placed under quarantine at home. However, her condition worsened, and she was then transported to the University Hospital of Larissa.

Regarding yesterday’s cases:

• 22 were detected during the tests carried out at Greece’s entry points
• 7 are imported cases that tested voluntarily
• 66 cases were detected in the regional unit of Attica, 14 of which are linked to travelling inside the country
• 85 cases were detected in the regional unit of Thessaloniki, 36 of which are linked to the nursing home in Asvestocchori
• 1 case was detected in the regional unit of Etoloakarnania
• 1 case was detected in the regional unit of Grevena
• 2 cases were detected in the regional unit of Arkadia
• 1 case was detected in the regional unit of Drama
• 3 cases were detected in the regional unit of Imathia
• 1 case was detected in the regional unit of Evia
• 2 cases were detected in the regional unit of Heraklion Crete
• 3 cases were detected in the regional unit of Kastoria
• 1 case was detected in the regional unit of Kozani
• 3 cases were detected in the regional unit of Lakonia
• 1 case was detected in the regional unit of Kerkyra
• 1 case was detected in the regional unit of Kefallonia
• 1 case was detected in the regional unit of Kilkis
• 1 case was detected in the regional unit of Korinthos
• 3 cases were detected in the regional unit of Cyclades
• 1 case was detected in the regional unit of Evros
• 5 cases were detected in the regional unit of Larissa
• 1 case was detected in the regional unit of Lasithion
• 11 cases were detected in the regional unit of Magnisia
• 7 cases were detected in the regional unit of Xanthi
• 7 cases were detected in the regional unit of Pella
• 5 cases were detected in the regional unit of Pieria
• 1 case was detected in the regional unit of Preveza
• 5 cases were detected in the regional unit of Serres
• 1 case was detected in the regional unit of Trikala
• 4 cases were detected in the regional unit of Florina
• 8 cases were detected in the regional unit of Chalkidiki

TOURISM

A new notice to airmen issued by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) on Wednesday extends travel bans with Balkan and European countries through August 31, to protect passengers and residents of Greece from a rise in new coronavirus cases.

According to the notice:

– Flights between Greece and Turkey remain suspended to August 31 (midnight).

– Flights between Greece and Albania and North Macedonia will continue to operate through the Athens International Airport Eleftherios Venizelos only, until August 31 (midnight).

– All passengers travelling to Greece from Bulgaria, Malta, Romania, and the United Arab Emirates will continue to be obliged until August 31 to provide a negative Covid-19 test result on arrival to Greece; the test cannot be older than 72 hours prior to their arrival in Greece.

– A new notam (in effect August 7 to 31) also requires a negative test result, as above, of passengers from Albania, Belgium, the Czech Republic, the Netherlands, North Macedonia, Spain and Sweden.

All exceptions are still valid.

In addition, the CAA said the ban on entry of non-EU citizens is extended through August 31, except for the following countries’ passengers, who will be able to travel to Greece: Australia, Canada, Georgia, Japan, New Zealand, Rwanda, South Korea, Thailand, Tunisia, Uruguay and United Arab Emirates.

Proof of residency will be required.

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