Poll shows crisis management approval

As the government continues with its efforts to contain the spread of the coronavirus, a new opinion poll has indicated that the majority of the public approves of its response despite a high level of public concern about the crisis.

Eight in 10 Greeks are concerned about the coronavirus pandemic, according to a new opinion poll carried out by Pulse for Skai between March 30 and April 1. Specifically, 78 percent of respondents said they were worried about the pandemic.

However, about the same proportion (82 percent) said they were satisfied with the measures taken by the government to respond to the crisis and contain the spread of the virus.

At the same time, Health Ministry spokesman Sotiris Tsiodras on Thursday announced 169 new cases of coronavirus, pushing the total number of cases above 1,600, and said the death toll of infected people had risen to 53.

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