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lockdown measures early next month after the health authorities announced a surge in cases on Tuesday. “The sharp increase in cases yesterday pushes back the prospect of easing measures on March 1,” Mitsotakis said during a cabinet meeting on Wednesday, stressing that despite vaccination proceeding at a good pace, citizens would have to remain very focused and comply to “the measures we know work”.  Greece saw positive coronavirus cases surge to 2,147 on Tuesday, with the majority reported in Athens. At the same time, the country’s health care facilities are nearing their limit. T...

Athanasios Exadaktylos, said the Covid-19 viral load was decreasing. First in line to open gradually is retail initially allowing shoppers to make purchases by click-away method. Specific dates are expected to be announced this week. “We are expecting stabilization and a reduction in cases towards the end of the week. Some activities may be re-opening from March 1,” Exadaktylos told SKAI television. He added that the final decision would depend on the number of intubations and the ICU load. In the last 24-hour period, Greece recorded 884 new Covid-19-related incidents and 25 new deaths....

The number of Covid-19 cases in Greece may be stabilizing, but Greek health experts are considering extending current lockdowns through to Easter.

Photo source: Greek Health Ministry Greek authorities on Wednesday warned that the country’s lockdown restrictions to curb the spread of the coronavirus (Covid-19) may be toughened further due to the recent spike in single-day confirmed infections. The Hellenic National Public Health Organization (EODY) on Wednesday reported a total of 1,151 new Covid-19 cases in Greece and 27 deaths. Most cases (612) were recorded in Attica, which is currently in “red” status. Data showed that coronavirus infections in Attica alone have increased by 77.9 percent, with active cases in the region now at...

Greece Braces for Third Wave of the Coronavirus as Variants Multiply Credit: Greek Reporter Greek authorities are trying to prevent a third wave of the coronavirus as authorities confirmed the first detection of the South African variant of the virus on Sunday. An extraordinary meeting was convened by the Minister of Health Vassilis Kikilias on Monday to coordinate efforts to improve readiness both in terms of epidemiological surveillance and the health system. The region of Attica, where Athens is located, is of particular worry for the health authorities. Almost on a daily basis since Janua...