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Covid-19 deaths below 20, as new infections and intubations fluctuate
Greece's daily Covid-19 death toll fell below 20 for the first time in many weeks on Monday, as new infections and intubations continue to fluctuate, albeit on a downward course, according to the National Organization for Public Health (EODY).
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.
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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.
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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.
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New virus infections rise to 928, 405 remain intubated
The number of new SARS-CoV-2 infections climbed to 928 on Tuesday which brought the overall number to 141,453, the National Organization for Public Health (EODY) said in its daily bulletin.
Thirty-one of the new cases were identified at the country's entry points.
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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Fresh fears in Kozani after clerics test positive for Covid
The National Organization for Public Health (EODY) has dispatched a mobile testing unit to Kozani in northern Greece following a fresh coronavirus outbreak in what is one of the hardest-hit parts of the country.
Authorities report 262 new infections, 40 deaths
The number of new infections announced by Greek health authorities reached 262 on Saturday, pushing the total number to 139,709.
Of these new cases, 22 were reported at the country's entry points, the National Organization for Public Health (EODY) said in its daily bulletin.
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Minister sounds alarm as cases spike in 10 regions
Citing the latest data, Health Minister Vassilis Kikilias warned that there has been a spike in the number of coronavirus cases reported over the last week in Kalymnos, Kozani, Kilkis, West Attica, Evros, Thassos, Florina, Rodopi, Lesvos and Xanthi.
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