Update – 17/02/2021

As of the latest update by the Greek authorities, the total number of confirmed Covid-19 diagnosed cases in Greece is 173,905. 29 new deaths were reported raising the total number to 6,181. The number of patients treated in intensive care units is currently 309. 1,121 new cases were announced yesterday in Greece. 538 of the new cases were found in the Attica region and 144 new cases in the Thessaloniki region.

Vaccinations halted in Attica due to snow

Due to the dangerous driving conditions, including icy, slippery roads and reduced visibility, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis urged citizens to remain at home and avoid all unnecessary movement outside the home.

“We are facing a very severe weather phenomenon and it seems that it will last until tomorrow morning. It will impact Attica, Evia, and Crete, especially tomorrow,” he stated.

Health officials have put a hold on coronavirus vaccinations in Attica due to the heavy snow and dangerous driving conditions.

All vaccine appointments for Tuesday will be moved to another day, so those in line for the shot will still receive their inoculation.

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis again touted his vaccine certificate initiative during an interview with the Bloomberg news outlet on Monday. Professing that there will be a noticeable improvement in the coronavirus situation by April, the Greek leader stated that he was optimistic for a much-improved summer tourism season in Greece.

Thanks to Greece’s effective vaccine rollout, coupled with the country’s successful management of the coronavirus pandemic, the nation will begin to see an improvement in the economy in the next few months, he noted.

Stating that several European Union member states have expressed support for his vaccine certificate idea, the Greek premier expressed his hopes that there would soon be widespread European solidarity for the concept.

In more detail, the 1,121 new cases detected per Regional Unit:

• Attica 538:
  • Eastern Attica: 38
  • Northern Sector of Athens: 59
  • West Attica: 27
  • Western Sector of Athens: 93
  • Central Sector of Athens: 170
  • Southern Sector of Athens: 57
  • Islands: 14
  • Piraeus: 80
• Thessaloniki 144

12 cases in Etoloakarnania

24 cases in Argolida

11 cases in Arcadia

1 case in Arta

70 cases in Achaia

4 cases in Viotia

3 cases in Grevena

1 case in Drama

3 cases in Evros

20 cases in Evia

6 cases in Evritania

1 case in Zakynthos

25 cases in Ilia

5 cases in Imathia

25 cases in Heraklion

4 cases in Thassos

5 cases in Thesprotia

12 cases in Ioannina

7 cases in Kavala

6 cases in Kalymnos

2 cases in Karditsa

4 cases in Kastoria

1 case in Corfu

14 cases in Cephalonia

2 cases in Kilkis

9 cases in Kozani

18 cases in Corinth

1 case in Kos

3 cases in Laconia

17 cases in Larissa

3 cases in Lassithi

14 cases Magnesia

2 cases in Messinia

1 case in Mykonos

1 case in Naxos

3 cases in Pella

3 cases in Pieria

2 cases in Preveza

11 cases in Rethymno

4 cases in Rodopi

3 cases in Rhodes

2 cases in Serres

7 cases in Trikala

3 cases in Fthiotida

48 cases in Halkidiki

2 cases in Chania

1 case in Chios

20 cases under investigation

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