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Authorities report 510 new Covid-19 infections, 323 intubated patients

Greece reported 510 new coronavirus infections in Greece on Saturday from 610 on Friday, according to data published by health authorities.

This brought the total number of cases in the country to 148,370.

Of the new cases, just seven were detected at the country's entry points, the National Organization for Public Health (EODY) said in its daily bulletin.

610 new infections, 34 deaths reported on Friday

The daily bulletin on the coronavirus epidemic showed 610 new cases on Friday, which raised the overall number of infections to 147,860.

The National Organization for Public Health (EODY) reported 34 deaths on Friday which drove the total number to 5,421.

The number of intubated patients in the country stood at 319 (average age was 69), while 1,019 have left ICU.

Little ones go back to school

Kindergartens, primary schools and special education schools reopened on Monday, despite a nationwide lockdown in place until January 18.

Safety protocols include wearing masks indoors and outdoors (masks are optional for kindergarten pupils), making sure there is good ventilation, and a staggered hours scheme to reduce congestion as parents drop off and pick up their children.

Kindergartens, primary schools reopen

Kindergartens, primary schools and special education schools reopened Monday despite a nationwide lockdown in place until January 18.

Safety protocols include wearing masks indoors and outdoors (masks are optional for kindergarten pupils), making sure there is good ventilation and a staggered hours scheme to reduce congestion as parents drop off and pick up their children.

Authorities report 427 new infections, 54 deaths

The number of reported new coronavirus infections rose to 427 in Greece on Monday from 390 on Sunday, according to data published by health authorities.

This brought the total number to 140,526.

Of the new cases, just nine were detected at the country's entry points, the National Organization for Public Health (EODY) said in its daily bulletin.

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