Steadily moving in recent days in the Kythera the flows of covid-19 infections caused by SARS-CoV-2 of the novel coronavirus. Η Omicron variant is now the dominant one on the island, with its intrinsic characteristics (high infectiousness, mild disease) setting the tone. Indicatively, the pharmacy in Potamos detected 4 positive cases in the last three days through rapid test but the general feeling is that we have, at least for now, avoided the worst, given the massive return of holidaymakers from the urban centres, where they had flooded in for the holiday season.
Vaccination of young children begins
On Friday, 28 January, the Kythera vaccination of children aged 5-11 years old. Interested parents can make the appointment them on the platform https://emvolio.gov.gr/ until Sunday, 23 January, or alternatively, via pharmacy.
Self-testing of students continues
At the same time, the disposal continues self-test to students at all levels of education. The tests take place every Monday and Thursday.
Children who have been in contact with a confirmed case shall also undergo rapid test.
