Update – 26/08/2020

As of the latest update by the Greek authorities yesterday, the total number of confirmed Covid-19 diagnosed cases in Greece is 8,987. 168 cases were announced over the past 24 hours, of which 20 involved tourists tested upon arrival. One fatality was announced on Tuesday, raising the total to 243. The number of patients treated in intensive care units stands at 31. Their median age is 66 years, 29% are women and the rest are men, 38,7% have an underlying disease or are aged 70 and over. 143 patients have exited the intensive care unit.

It is the second day where the daily cases are below 200 and significantly lower than the 284 on Sunday, an all times record in daily cases since the outbreak in late February. However, Professor for Hygiene and Epidemiology, Gkikas Magiorkinis, who appeared at the live briefing on Tuesday, warns that the coronavirus is “still simmering.”

Regarding the cases reported yesterday:

• 20 were detected during the tests carried out at Greece’s entry points
• 3 are imported cases, which requested testing voluntarily
• 45 cases were detected in Attica region, 6 of which are related to recent travel within the country
• 24 cases were detected in Thessaloniki region, 4 of which are related to travel within the country
• 1 case was detected in Argolida
• 2 cases were detected in Achaia
• 1 case was detected in Boeotia
• 1 case was detected in Euboea
• 4 cases were detected in Imathia
• 10 cases were detected in Heraklion
• 1 case was detected in Ioannina
• 3 cases were detected in Kavala
• 1 case was detected in Kerkyra
• 1 case was detected in Kilkis
• 2 cases were detected in Kozani, 1 of which is related to known confluence and 1 to recent travel within the country
• 8 cases were detected in Cyclades
• 1 case was detected in Larissa
• 6 cases were detected in Lasithi
• 12 cases were detected in Lesvos
• 2 cases were detected in Magnesia
• 1 case was detected in Xanthi
• 6 cases were detected in Pella, 2 of which are related to known confluence
• 2 cases were detected in Pieria
• 1 case was detected in Rethymno
• 3 cases were detected in Rhodope
• 3 cases were detected in Trikala
• 3 cases were detected in Chania
• 1 case is under investigation

MEASURES/RESTRICTIONS

• The Hellenic Police (ELAS) on Tuesday said they conducted more than 50,000 inspections nationwide on Monday, aimed at checking compliance with restrictions imposed by the authorities in an attempt to curb the spread of the coronavirus. Officers recorded 411 instances of individuals not wearing face masks or not observing physical distancing in public places. Another five violations were recorded involving businesses that failed to ensure health protocols were being observed on their premises or defied a midnight curfew. In one case, relating to a business in Attica, authorities issued a fine of 10,000 euros and ordered it to close for three days. ELAS has intensified its checks in the capital, northern Greece and many islands favored by both Greek and foreign tourists amid localized spikes in infections in those areas.

TRAVEL

• Belgium revised on Monday its travel advisory for Greece, including the country on its orange list, which involves non-essential travel under “increased vigilance”. According to a Belgian foreign ministry announcement, Greece, together with dozens of other countries, including France and Germany, has been moved to the orange zone from the previous “travel is possible” green list due to a surge in Covid-19 infections this month. Under the new restrictions, Belgium is strongly advising travelers coming from Greece to self-isolate, test for Covid-19, and to complete the mandatory return form (Passenger Locator Form).

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