First Case of Mutated Coronavirus Strain Detected in Greece by Hannah Joy on February 2, 2021 at 3:41 PM
First case of the mutated coronavirus strain detected in South Africa was diagnosed in Thessaloniki city in northern Greece, announced Greek authorities.
The patient who tested positive for this strain is an official with the Greek Orthodox Christian Church, said Nikos Hardalias, Deputy Minister for Civil Protection and Crisis Management, Xinhua news agency reported on Sunday. We are conducting sweeping screening tests, with molecular tests and rapid tests, in the wider area. There is no reason to panic, he told Greek national broadcaster ERT.
Read more about Greece finds 1st case of new coronavirus strain detected in South Africa on Business Standard. Greek authorities announced that the first case of the mutated coronavirus strain detected in South Africa was diagnosed in Thessaloniki city in northern Greece
Greece identifies 1st case of mutated coronavirus strain detected in SA
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Athens, Feb 1 : Greek authorities announced that the first case of the mutated coronavirus strain detected in South Africa was diagnosed in Thessaloniki city in northern Greece.
The patient who tested positive for this strain is an official with the Greek Orthodox Christian Church, said Nikos Hardalias, Deputy Minister for Civil Protection and Crisis Management, Xinhua news agency reported on Sunday. We are conducting sweeping screening tests, with molecular tests and rapid tests, in the wider area. There is no reason to panic, he told Greek national broadcaster ERT.
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Photo by Shelley Hanson â East Ohio Regional Hospital employees and others wait for the blessing and dedication of the facility to begin on Wednesday.
MARTINS FERRY – East Ohio Regional Hospital received a blessing Wednesday by local clergy in advance of the anticipated reopening of the facility in the next couple weeks.
In addition to clergy, COO Bernie Albertini and owner Dr. John Johnson, the prayer and dedication event was attended by many of the hospital’s new employees including nurses and doctors. A few local dignitaries also attended the blessing held in the emergency room waiting area.