18 new cases of coronavirus in Greece today and one death
coronavirus
12 May 2020
/ 18:32
ATHENS. Toral number of deaths now 152 - Total number of c.onfirmed cases is 2,744 - 32 patients remain intubated in ICUs - 8 possible vaccines at second stage of clinical tests
In today's update Professor of infectious diseases Sotiris Tsiodras announced that there were 18 new cases of coronavirus in Greece today, 12 of which belong to vulnerable groups - 7 are all in the same family.
The total number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Greece is now 2,744.
There was one death today, taking the total to 152.
32 patients remain intubated in ICUs.
Prof. Tsiodras talked about encouraging results from Hong Kong in the search for treatment and said that, according to WHO, 8 possible vaccines are at the second stage of clinical tests.
He also said that recently people have understandably recently become more relaxed but he stressed that we have to be careful. "We mustn't take things lightly," he said and mentioned that he has seen a lot of people not using masks correctly. He insisted that we also need to use antiseptic and asked people to avoid using public transport as much as possible.
In answer to a question, Prof. Tsiodras didn't rule out the possible opening of organised beaches this weekend, when temperatures are expected to reach 35 degrees. However, he stressed once again that gatherings must be avoided.
The total number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Greece is now 2,744.
There was one death today, taking the total to 152.
32 patients remain intubated in ICUs.
Prof. Tsiodras talked about encouraging results from Hong Kong in the search for treatment and said that, according to WHO, 8 possible vaccines are at the second stage of clinical tests.
He also said that recently people have understandably recently become more relaxed but he stressed that we have to be careful. "We mustn't take things lightly," he said and mentioned that he has seen a lot of people not using masks correctly. He insisted that we also need to use antiseptic and asked people to avoid using public transport as much as possible.
In answer to a question, Prof. Tsiodras didn't rule out the possible opening of organised beaches this weekend, when temperatures are expected to reach 35 degrees. However, he stressed once again that gatherings must be avoided.
