Update – 25/05/2021
May 25, 2021
Who we are
Action Digital is a full-service digital agency based in Cyprus offering services in web
As of the latest update by the Greek authorities, the total number of confirmed Covid-19 diagnosed cases in Greece is 391,181. 50 new deaths were reported raising the total number to 11,822. The number of patients treated in intensive care units is currently 563. 1,381 new cases were announced yesterday in Greece. 654 of the new cases were found in the Attica region and 101 new cases in the Thessaloniki region.
A new government campaign is expected to be launched next week with its central message being to encourage people to get vaccinated for Covid-19.
The ultimate aim is to build and complete Greece’s wall of immunity, which will minimize the risk of a new wave of the pandemic, and to ensure the normal and smooth operation of the economy and tourism.
The expediting of the vaccination program has become even more imperative due to increasing tourism on the islands and the mainland.
The rise in visitors has prompted restaurant owners to put pressure on the government to allow greater customer capacity as outdoor areas which are currently operating will not be able to accommodate large numbers. If indoor dining areas are not opened to meet the expected spike in demand, this could cause significant financial damage to businesses and the state.
To the end of expediting inoculations, Health Ministry General Secretary for Primary Healthcare Marios Themistokleous announced on Monday that the vaccine platform for the 35-39 age group will open in full on Wednesday, just five days after it opened for 40-44 year-olds, so that by the beginning of June all vaccines for all ages will be available.
This will essentially pave the way for the opening of restaurants indoors for vaccinated members of the public.
According to Development Minister Adonis Georgiadis, the opening of indoor dining areas will be permitted “when 50% of the population has been vaccinated with at least one dose.” Until Monday, those vaccinated with a single dose came to over 3.2 million, which means that within June this 50%, set by the minister, should be achieved.
At the same time, the lifting of some more restrictions that still apply, such as a limit of 100 people at weddings and baptisms, could take place in June.
The vaccine platform for the 35-39 age group will open in full on Wednesday, just five days after it opened for 40-44 year-olds, so that by the beginning of June all vaccines for all ages will be available, a Health Ministry official said on Monday.
At the same time, vaccinations crossed the 5 million mark on Monday, achieving a new milestone, Health Ministry General Secretary for Primary Healthcare Marios Themistokleous said during a press briefing on the pandemic.
Of those, 3,250,000 concerned one dose, which corresponds to 31% of the population, and 1,800,000 was for both doses, a percentage that corresponds to 17.2% of the public.
On Monday alone, National Organization of Public Health (EODY) conducted more than 100,000 vaccinations.
Authorities on Monday lifted coronavirus lockdown restrictions imposed on the island of Kalymnos.
The lockdown was enforced on May 5 after a spike in infections.
The General Secretariat for Civil Protection said the decision was based on the improved epidemiological indicators.
Deputy Civil Protection Minister Nikos Hardalias however warned the island’s inhabitants against complacency so as “to protect the tourism season, the local economy and, most importantly, public health.”
In more detail, the 1,381 new cases detected per Regional Unit:
