Update – 18/05/2021
May 18, 2021
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As of the latest update by the Greek authorities, the total number of confirmed Covid-19 diagnosed cases in Greece is 378,485. 56 new deaths were reported raising the total number to 11,471. The number of patients treated in intensive care units is currently 647. 1,402 new cases were announced yesterday in Greece. 687 of the new cases were found in the Attica region and 134 new cases in the Thessaloniki region.
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Monday warned of complacency following the lifting of the lockdown restrictions announced last week.
“Many of our compatriots seem to believe that we are done for good with the pandemic, something that is, of course, not the case,” Mitsotakis chided.
Chairing a meeting on the course of the pandemic, he pointed out that “Of course, we are seeing a significant de-escalation in the number of cases, in hospital admissions and intubation, but the pandemic is still here.” “Freedom does not mean irresponsibility,” he added, and asked that citizens fully observe “the few measures that remain.” Mitsotakis said that authorities will be strict about enforcing the law as it was very important for the positive course of the last few weeks to continue smoothly.
In the same meeting, infectious diseases expert Professor Sotiris Tsiodras said he was concerned about the new Covid-19 variants which “are redefining the pandemic response strategies in many European countries,” and called for constant vigilance. “The epidemic continues to threaten us.”
Authorities reported numerous violations of protective measures by cafes and restaurants over the weekend, particularly in Attica.
A number of lockdown restrictions in Greece, imposed by the government to curb the spread of the coronavirus (Covid-19), were lifted on Friday.
Greek Deputy Minister to the Prime Minister Akis Skertsos said that “We are leaving the lockdown behind us and are opening the economy and tourism.”
More specifically, from May 14:
Skertsos also reminded the public that:
Furthermore, beginning in June, weddings and baptisms will be allowed to take place outdoors with a maximum of 100 people.
He added that music will remain banned in restaurants and cafes for all of May.
The lifting of the lockdown restrictions coincides with Greece’s official opening to international travelers.
In more detail, the 1,402 new cases detected per Regional Unit:
