Update –29/04/2022
April 29, 2022
As of the latest update by the Greek authorities, the total number of confirmed Covid-19 diagnosed cases in Greece 3,309,962. 48 new deaths were reported raising the total number to 29,073. The number of patients treated in intensive care units is currently 260. 7,580 new cases were announced yesterday in Greece. 2,862 of the new cases were found in the Attica region and 850 new cases in the Thessaloniki region.
Reported cases of Covid-19 cases are on the rise after Easter with Greek health authorities announcing 7,580 new cases and 48 virus-related deaths on Thursday. The National Organization for Public Health (EODY) also stated that there are currently 260 intubated patients being treated in Intensive Care Units.
The total number of reported Covid-19 cases in Greece since the start of the pandemic rose to 3,309,962, with 29,073 virus-related deaths over the same period.
The scientific committee advising the government on the course of the pandemic convened on Thursday and greenlit the suspension of Greece’s Covid Pass program from May 1, allowing free entry into Greece for without the display of an EU Digital Covid Certificate.
Other approved measures include increasing capacity to 100%, the reduction of required rapid tests for unvaccinated employees, including teachers, to one per week (with the exception of those employed by hospitals and those who work with the elderly who will still need two).
In more detail, the 7,580 new cases detected per Regional Unit: