Focus on young people as cases break new record

New SARS-CoV-2 infections recorded a fresh record on Wednesday with health authorities announcing 262 new cases, fueling concerns about the course of the pandemic.

The National Organization of Public Health (EODY) said that 22 of the cases were imported infections detected at the country's entry points. The total number of infections has reached 6,177. 

Moreover, two new deaths were reported, pushing the death toll to 216. Health authorities are particularly focused on raising awareness among young people so they comply with measures to protect vulnerable groups.

Lax behavior over the summer appears to have played a pivotal role in the deterioration of the epidemiological picture of the country.

Tellingly, in Attica and Thessaloniki, the large percentage of incidents is due to travelers who returned from holidays in the Cyclades island and Halkidiki.

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