Since last Saturday, when new measures against the spread of coronavirus came into effect in Greece, the life of ordinary citizens has become much more difficult.
Euronews correspondents talk about the changes and the reactions to them, interviewing people on the streets. The first woman notes with restrained optimism:
“The situation is complicated for everyone. But it’s okay if we want to live.”
The next respondent, a young woman, shares her psychological discomfort with reporters:
“Personally, all this causes constant anxiety. Do I have identification with me? Have I forgotten my green pass? When does it expire?”
Most concerned are business owners who are responsible for ensuring that customers comply with established rules and incur financial losses. Greek coffee shop owner says:
“Basically, we have become the police and have to check documents, although this is not our job. I have several unvaccinated clients. They came for coffee on Saturday and I asked them to take a quick test. Some said,” No thanks. ” They got up and left. It affects my income. It affects my business, because if this client is offended, he may not come again. “
I agree with him and the hairdresser:
“We are very worried. What will happen next? Are people ready to take the rapid test? Because some may find it difficult to pay that extra money to come to the salon.”
The number of people wishing to get the first vaccination has increased significantly in recent days. The truth is, it’s unclear what was the cause – responsibility, an increase in the number of new cases, overcrowded hospitals or government measures. Deputy Minister of Health Mina Giga expresses her own opinion:
“I think all the factors helped. The vaccination rate has certainly gone up and this is very positive. We need to focus on two specific categories to convince people to get vaccinated. On the one hand, the elderly and those with health problems On the other hand, pregnant women. Losing young pregnant women is terrible. “
Experts point out that the pressure on the healthcare system will decrease significantly after the elderly are fully vaccinated. So far, only 75% of them have been vaccinated, although in many European countries all elderly people over 80 have already been vaccinated, states euronews.
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