Greek public television ERT reports on the hospitalization of a Russian tourist with COVID-19 at the Georgios Papanikolaou Central Hospital in Thessaloniki. The Russian Consulate General confirmed the information.
A spouse from Russia, whose last name is not disclosed for ethical reasons and their request, crossed the Greek border on May 29 on an Airbaltic plane. Both had a negative PCR test for coronavirus, according to RIA Novosti. But already on June 1, my husband felt severe malaise and was urgently hospitalized in the intensive care unit. The Russian Consulate General in Thessaloniki confirmed the information:
Yesterday we received information that on June 1, a Russian citizen, born in 1954, was hospitalized at the central hospital “Georgios Papanikolaou” in Thessaloniki with a diagnosis of COVID-19. The tourist arrived in the city with his wife on May 29 on an Airbaltic flight. In accordance with the instructions of the local authorities, upon arrival, they presented certificates with negative PCR test results. On the afternoon of June 1, the citizen suddenly felt severe discomfort and was urgently taken to the intensive care unit by ambulance. The coronavirus test came back positive. We contacted the doctor on duty. According to her, there is no threat to life, but the condition is not mild, it is of moderate severity. We talked with my wife, she provided copies of documents. They have an insurance policy, and the insurance company is in contact with the hospital to regulate the treatment.
Employees of the Russian Consulate General keep the situation under control – they are in contact with the patient’s wife and with the hospital specialists. The representative of the diplomatic institution notes: “Let’s see what the dynamics are, let’s hope for a successful recovery.” The relevant departments of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs have been notified.
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