The last three days have seen a significant upward trend, while the average age of cases has dropped to 33 years, said Professor of Pediatric Infectious Diseases and member of the Committee of Experts Vana Papaevangelou.
As he said, a significant increase in cases is recorded mainly in Chania, Laconia and Rethymno, where cases of Omicron have also been found.
Regarding the hospitalizations, Ms. Papaevangelou said that 3 out of 4 patients are over 55 years old.
He also expressed the anxiety of the experts for the Omicron variant.
“We are in a phase where coercion and restrictive measures must be supplemented by the individual responsibility of all of us,” he said.
He also said that during the holidays, it is important to be very careful. Limit our contacts and wear a mask.
Those who have recently come from abroad, in addition to the two tests they will take, should limit their contact with their own people or meet them using a mask.
Good and correct use of a mask, avoiding crowded gatherings and avoiding gatherings with people belonging to high-risk groups.
Vaccinated people who have come in contact with a case must follow the measures and monitor their health for 14 days, while with the new data it is recommended to reduce their mobility and take at least 2 self tests in the next 7-10 days.
In addition, a strong recommendation to all to test before reunions with relatives and friends and to avoid concoctions.
Finally, Ms. Papaevangelou, stressed that the vaccination of parents protects children. Also, according to the data, childcare is less than 2%.
Regarding the vaccinations of the children, Mr. Themistokleous said that so far 12,000 children have been vaccinated, while 40,000 appointments have been made.
From January 3, we will receive new doses of vaccine and new appointments will open.
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