Athens Public Transport Authority – OASA has developed an action plan for the situation that may arise in the event of an increase in sick leaves due to the coronavirus. OASA fears a rapid rise in the number of coronavirus cases caused by the Omicron variant, as officials believe many employees may take sick leave. […]
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Why some people transmit more coronavirus than others
Since the onset of the covid pandemic, it has become apparent that there is a great deal of heterogeneity in the transmission of the virus that is worth paying attention to. This means that not all patients transmit the virus to the same extent, but there are also biological factors that determine this differentiation. Professor […]
Two scenarios for the development of a pandemic: how many cases there will be during the holidays
Two scenarios for the development of a coronavirus pandemic in the country were presented today by professor of pulmonology Nikos Tsanakis. Speaking on the Κοινωνία Ώρα Mega program, the expert emphasized that Crete is in a better epidemiological position than the national average due to its geographic location. Tsanakis: optimistic and pessimistic scenarios for the […]
Study: Vaccinated People Pass Delta Strain To Their Pets
According to a British study, the Delta strain of coronavirus can easily be transmitted from vaccinated people to those with whom they live at home. However, contacts were less likely to become infected if they were also vaccinated. A study by Imperial College London showed how contagious the Delta strain is, as it can be […]
Coronovirus: new government decree
From Monday, October 25, the observance of a distance of one and a half meters between people (one person per 2 sq. large area and indicates how many people can be in the room at the same time. This is provided for in the decision published in the Government Gazette (Εφημερίδα της Κυβέρνησης (Αρ. Φύλλου […]
1750 euros were “fished out” from an old woman, hiding behind … the coronavirus pandemic
An 88-year-old woman, a resident of Arnae (Halkidiki), was deceived by fraudsters who introduced themselves as government officials. The criminals, a man and a woman, managed to get an amount of 1,750 euros under the pretext of conducting a “planned check” to combat the spread of the coronavirus. The “inspectors” asked the old woman to […]
Expanding the scope of compulsory vaccination, as the idea of the authorities
Many young people under the age of 17 received the first dose of the coronavirus vaccine or signed up for a vaccination at a vaccination center. According to the main newsletter of the Open channel, 7% in the 12-14 age group have been vaccinated or made an appointment, i.e. 26,000 children. While in the age […]
1 in 3 cases of covid are in Attica
According to an official EODY report, the number of new cases of coronavirus is low enough, as shown by tests done on Sunday across the country. Of all new cases in the past 24 hours, approximately 1 in 3 cases are in Attica. Thus, 642 new cases of coronavirus were detected in Attica, of which […]
Expert: vacationers will bring "problem"
The government and the committee of epidemiologists talk about the criticality of the situation and argue that in the next ten days it is necessary to turn the tide in the battle against the pandemic. The main problem is the return of tourists in August from vacations home. The number of new infections associated with […]
The crew of the ferry identified 7 cases of covid. Flight canceled
COVID19 tests were carried out among 29 crew members of the Proteus passenger ferry, and as a result 7 positive cases were identified. According to Taxydromos, this maritime means of communication did not make the morning flight to Sporades today. According to a briefing by Port Chief Vasiliki Constant, the vessel had to follow the […]
Expert: Coronavirus transmission and air conditioners
Of particular concern is the positivity index, which remains very high, with the Delta mutation prevailing in 70% of cases in Greece. Athena Linou, EKPA professor of epidemiology, emphasizes that things are not easy. “When we hear about the situation in hospitals, we understand that the situation is difficult. The main and alarming thing is […]
Is it possible to catch the coronavirus through money
The risk of infection through the transfer of cash, coins and banknotes from hand to hand is very low, according to a study conducted by experts from the European Central Bank (ECB) and the Department of Medicine and Molecular Virology at the German Ruhr University in Bochum. The question of how long the virus can […]