The Omicron mutation of the coronavirus does not give major hospitalizations and this gives the opportunity to open schools, stressed government spokesman Giannis Oikonomou, adding that the plan is based on two pillars: the extensive diagnostic testing of students and teachers and strict protection measures.
“We are opening schools as the rest of Europe is doing. The criterion 50% + 1 is a criterion that has been taken as a basis for health and educational reasons. If it is observed that adjustments should be made to the protocol we will be alert, our reflexes are fast. “In case of a case, the whole class will be examined”, he said, speaking to Mega.
According to the government spokesman, until yesterday 1,342,000 beneficiaries were provided with self tests, with the percentage reaching 90%. Those who have not been able to procure them will receive them from the school principals.
“We are not unprepared,” the government spokesman said in response to criticism of the school opening. “When 1,342,000 beneficiaries have been provided with a self test, we can not say that we are unprepared. “Every effort is made so that no one is left unprotected.”
Is vaccination mandatory extended?
According to Giannis Oikonomou, the mandatory vaccination for citizens aged 60 and over paid off, while the catalytic role in shielding against serious illness was the third dose.
“If the obligation needs to be extended, we will do it,” he said.
In addition, he said that if someone has done both doses of the vaccine, but not the booster dose and it has passed 7 months then he will not have the privileges of the vaccinated.
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