Speaking on the network's main newscast STAR, the Vasilis Kikilias stated that the case of the Thessaloniki “It forces us to constantly reassess our data,” while he did not rule out taking new measures to Attica, given the sharp rise in the epidemiological burden in recent days. He described the virus “insidious,” since even the asymptomatic carriers Young people can easily get anyone hooked.
“I won’t hesitate for a second, and we won’t prioritize communication over the substance of the matter—human health and the Public Health. If we see the epidemiological data changing rapidly, and if the trend I’ve been observing over the last few days continues, with COVID ICU beds being filled at an extremely high rate and the rate of new cases increasing, then yes, of course, additional measures will be taken in Attica as well,” he stated. .
“It will be a difficult winter for the Europe ”and we need to understand the reality we are living in during a pandemic,“ V. Kikilias emphasized, adding: "Today, the Belgium, where hospitals and ICUs have collapsed, is sending as many patients as it can to the Germany and the doctors treat patients while they are Covid-positive. The Netherlands the same. The France has 50,000 cases per day. Η England has been required to report rapid test results and take a test since October 28. The Chancellor Merkel She herself made two public addresses within three days. You can see that one country after another is now going into lockdown. It’s going to be a difficult winter for Europe. We all need to realize how critical this moment is.”
The health minister said there has been a surge in recent months and noted that the number has nearly doubled ICU, 7,000 healthcare workers have been hired, and the way in which screenings are conducted has evolved, as The number of tests and rapid tests has increased 30-fold. “You saw the emergency plan that we have already implemented in Thessaloniki. Starting tomorrow morning, it will be moved to and permanently installed in Thessaloniki Nikos Papaefstathiou, President of EKAPY-EKAV ”and he will personally oversee the situation there," he added.
The Minister of Health emphasized the need to support the ESY. through our behavior, noting: “The pressure that Intensive Care Units and the Intensive Care Units Moreover, in Greece, the situation is extremely serious, and with a sense of duty, self-sacrifice, and heroism, our doctors, nurses, and paramedical staff are doing an exceptional job and fulfilling their duty. That is why I say again and again that we must support them, help them, and ensure—through our behavior and conduct—that we do not place an even greater burden on the National Health System. Apparently, there are still reserves. Of course there are Health Regions ’which are under less pressure right now than, for example, Thessaloniki. However, you can see that the situation is getting worse, and that is something everyone should take into account.”.
In the event that ban on travel from one prefecture to another, V. Kikilias said he feels that this issue will now be addressed as well. “But I would also like to say that it is, by its very nature, impossible to have a police officer standing next to every citizen. And I continue to believe, even at this difficult time we are experiencing, that the overwhelming majority of our fellow citizens are aware of the situation and do not want to put the vulnerable groups. The coronavirus essentially affects all of us. It’s inconceivable to hear—from a small minority of our fellow citizens—that there is no virus. Let them come and see the battle that doctors and nurses are fighting inside our hospitals so they can understand the truth of the matter. Once again, I appeal to everyone—and I’m not just talking about Thessaloniki and Macedonia; everyone, everywhere, must be careful. And I ask our fellow citizens to recognize the gravity of the situation,” he concluded.
