Regarding the islands, 42 cases have been confirmed on Crete (20 in Rethymno, 14 in Lassithi and 8 in Heraklion), 6 on both Santorini and in the Attica islands, 4 on Lesbos, 3 on Mykonos, 2 on Zakynthos and 1 on both Karpathos and in the Sporades. In Western Achaia last night, police discovered a pre-wedding celebration in a local house involving 36 guests. The government has announced today that during the Christmas and New Year periods, restaurants in hotels will not be permitted to open, with only room service being allowed for residents. Tuesday, January 19 – Five hundred and sixty-six infections were recorded, with thirty further deaths, raising the overall death toll in Greece to five thousand five hundred and eighteen. Some restricted sports activities are allowed. Supermarkets and mini markets can provide delivery services after 20.30 until 01:00. Eleven of the new infections were detected in visitors through checks at the borders, with one further case confirmed in a visitor who voluntarily presented themselves for testing. The husband is a tradesman and has worked in a number of homes in the recent past and the wife works in the south of the island and also comes in contact with many locals. Relaxing too much is a risk for a third wave after Christmas.”. (Those in bold are locations covered in our travel guides), Total infections to date – 162,107 of which 51.9% are male, Total fatalities to date – 5,922 of average age 79 (95.5% had underlying health problems, or were over 70), Gender of fatalities – 3,485 male, 2,437 female, Critical cases in hospital – 246 (179 male, 67 female, average age of critical patients is 69, 86.6% have underlying health issues, or over 70). The government has confirmed that the first supplies of 9,000 doses of Covid-19 vaccine (Pfizer/BioNTech) will arrive in Greece on December 26, with vaccinations of the general public proceeding in mid-January. Greece entered three weeks of lockdown this morning at 06:00. Principal works second job to provide for students during COVID-19, but he shouldn’t have to Feb 01, 2021 9:01am PST by Walter Einenkel, Daily Kos Staff 7 78 Twenty of the new cases were detected in visitors through checks at the border. However, after autopsies on the two who died in the vaccine group, it was confirmed that these deaths were not linked to the vaccine. of sales floor. The Deputy Minister of Civil Protection and Crisis Management, Nikos Hardalias, confirmed yesterday that any move to lift restrictions is still premature when eighteen areas in the country continue to show high infection rates and critical levels of hospital admissions. The total number of cases in hospital now exceeds 4,000, wth 519 intubated patients in the country’s ICUs. Five of the new cases were detected in visitors through checks at the border. Eleven of the new infections were detected in visitors through checks at the border, a further two cases have been recorded in visitors who voluntarily presented themselves for testing. Regarding the locations of the remaining 2,382 domestic cases, 683 cases have been confirmed in Thessaloniki, 492 in Attica, 120 in Larissa, 100 in Drama, 88 in Pella, 78 in Serres, 62 in Imathia, 61 in Kavala, 49 in Xanthi, 46 in Pieria, 45 in Halkidiki, 41 in Magnesia, 38 in Rodopi, 36 in Evros, 33 in both Trikala and Messinia, 27 in Kilkis, 23 in Achaia, 19 in each of the following Etoloakarnania, Florina and Ioannina, 17 in Kastoria, 14 in Kozani, 11 in both Viotia and Corinth, 10 in both Karditsa and Preveza, 8 in Ilia, 5 in each of the following, Grevena, Arcadia and Fthiotida, 4 in Laconia, 3 in Arta, 2 in both Argolida and Evia, 1 in both Phocis and Thesprotia. Learning under these circumstances is challenging. It was announced this morning that from Monday, December 7, retail stores selling purely seasonal Christmas items will be allowed to open, while their purchase will also be allowed from supermarkets. We must learn from the summer and not repeat the same mistakes. Finally, 4 cases under investigation. Regarding the locations of the remaining 1,035 cases, 255 cases have been recorded in Attica, 213 in Thessaloniki, 49 in Larissa, 39 in Pieria, 36 in Pella, 34 in Magnesia, 33 in Serres, 26 in Imathia, 20 in Kavala, 18 in Achaia, 17 in each of the following, Trikala, Kozani and Drama,  16 in both Karditsa and Evros, 15 in Rodopi, 12 in both Halkidiki and Kilkis, 11 in both Xanthi and Ioannina, 8 In both Argolida and Arcadia, 7 in both Kastoria and Etoloakarnania, 6 in each of the following, Fthiotida. Of further concern is that Thassos saw few cases during the first wave of the pandemic, which has resulted in an increased apathy to the risks and a corresponding decrease in the adherence to safety measures by some in the community. The German Chancellor, Angela Merkel, has announced the extension of the country’s lockdown until January 31, including stricter measures, as 21,237 new cases were recorded yesterday, with a further 1,109 deaths. Regarding the locations of the remaining 240 domestic cases, 111 cases have been confirmed in Attica, 36 in Thessaloniki, 11 in Larissa, 9 in Argolida, 8 in Rodopi, 6 in Evros, 5 in each of the following, Kavala, Pieria, Xanthi and Serres, 4 in both Magnesia and Karditsa, 3 in Florina, 2 in each of the following, Kozani, Kastoria, Archaia and Arcadia, 1 in each of the following, Pella, Messinia, Laconia, Evia, Arta, Fthiotida and Etoloakarnania. Regarding the islands, 13 have been confirmed on both Crete (10 in Heraklion and 3 in Chania) and Lesbos, 5 on both Chios and Kalymnos, 3 in the Attica islands, 2 on each of the following, Kefalonia, Kos, and Corfu, 1 on each of the following, Rhodes, Thassos, Lefkada and Samos. Seventeen of the new cases were detected in visitors through checks at the border. The situation is being made worse by 63 of the medical and nursing staff of the General Hospital testing positive and being forced to quarantine. On Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day, gatherings can only include a maximum of nine people from two household units. Sputnik V, the Covid-19 vaccine developed in Russia, has been shown in trials to give around 92% protection, the UK medical journal ‘The Lancet’ has confirmed. He will appear in court at a later date. Greek health experts are worried that the country is facing a fierce, long-lasting new wave of the Covid-19 epidemic. Wednesday, January 6 – Eight hundred and sixteen new infections were recorded, with forty-eight further deaths, raising the overall death toll in Greece to five thousand and ninety-nine. The government has announced today that for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day as well as for New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day there will be a traffic ban from 22:00 until 05:00 and that a maximum of nine people from two families are allowed to gather, with severe fines for those disobeying the rules. The European Union has committed to buying an additional 100 million doses of the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine as it has proved safe and effective. No further details are available at present. From today until at least January 11, strict lockdown measures return to the whole of Greece in order to improve the epidemiological situation, especially in Attica and the northern regions, in the hope that by the 11th, schools will be able to reopen and some restrictions can be lifted. Both this and the earlier Pfizer vaccine require people to get two shots, several weeks apart, to build immunity. Join our discussion group here to talk about parenting and balancing a career, or sign up here for our newsletter. Wednesday, December 9 – One thousand six hundred and seventy-seven new cases have been recorded, with ninety-five further deaths reported, raising the overall death toll in Greece to three thousand two hundred and eighty-nine. Regarding the locations of the remaining 3,289 domestic cases, 828 have been confirmed in Thessaloniki, 756 in Attica, 194 in Pella, 160 in Larissa, 105 in Pieria, 101 in Imathia, 98 in Drama, 88 in Kavala, 87 in Serres, 76 in Evros, 71 in Magnesia, 68 in Halkidiki, 60 in Karditsa, 42 in Rodopi, 39 in Kilkis, 37 in Xanthi, 32 in Kozani, 31 in Achaia, 26 in Trikala, 23 in Ioannina, 22 in both Fthiotida and Phocis, 19 in Florina, 18 in each of the following, Boeotia, Grevena and Etoloakarnania, 17 in Messinia, 15 in Evritania, 10 in each of the following, Corinth, Evia and Kastoria, 9 in Ilia, 6 in Arta, 4 in each of the following, Argolida, Arcadia and Thesprotia, 2 in Laconia and 1 case in Preveza. In the last seven days, Greece has recorded 11,500 new infections and 55 deaths. Finally, 58 cases are under investigation. One thousand six hundred and seventy-eight new infections were recorded, with nine further deaths, raising the overall death toll in Greece to 635. During the two days, only a maximum of nine people are allowed within a local church, but up to twenty-five in Metropolitan churches. The latest news regarding the UK’s travel ban and how it will affect flights by budget airlines easyJet and Ryanair, the CEO of easyJet, Johan Lundgren, has stated “it is likely” that much of easyJet’s UK schedule will be cancelled during lockdown, with flying set to resume in early December. Twenty-five of the new cases were detected in visitors through checks at the border. Regarding the islands, 6 cases have been confirmed on Lesbos, 4 on Crete (3 in Chania and 1 in Heraklion), 3 on each of the following, Corfu, Rhodes and Chios, 2 on Zakynthos, 1 on Naxos and 1 in Kea-Kynthos. Wednesday, December 2 – Two thousand one hundred and eighty-six new infections were recorded, with eighty-nine deaths, raising the overall death toll in Greece to two thousand six hundred and six. There is concern on the Northern Aegean island of Thassos, as a couple in their thirties from the north of the island have tested positive for Covid-19. Finally, 8 cases are under investigation. US pharmaceutical giant Johnson & Johnson will be the latest company to seek approval for their vaccine from the European Medicines Agency (EMA). Regarding the islands, 35 cases have been confirmed on Crete (17 in Heraklion, 10 in Chania, 4 in both Lissithi and Rethymno), 16 on Lesbos, 5 on both Rhodes and Phocis, 4 on both Corfu and Santorini, 3 on Lemnos, 2 on the following, Lefkada, Naxos and Syros, 1 on Kalymnos. Both schools and churches will remain closed. Also, 162 cases have been recorded in Attica, 26 in Thessaloniki and 3 on Crete. Greece has pre-ordered 1.8 million doses of this vaccine. Friday, December 11 – One thousand three hundred and ninety-five new infections have been recorded, with one hundred and two further deaths, raising the overall death toll in Greece to three thousand four hundred and seventy-two. Seventeen of the new cases were detected in visitors through checks at the border. Greek government spokesman, Stelios Petsas, stated today that the government hopes to reopen retail stores “sometime before the Christmas holidays,” adding that the decision will depend on the epidemiological data. Concern is growing in government circles that the number of new cases is not declining as anticipated when the lockdown was imposed. As an English version of the government travel form (the alternative to sending an SMS during lockdown) has not yet been posted on the official website, we have translated the Greek form and added links below, so that readers may download and print off copies for their use. He added that the vaccination of the general population will begin on January 20, starting with the most vulnerable groups. Professor Elias Mosialos, Director of LSE Health, at the London School of Economics, who is also Greece’s international coronavirus spokesperson, has dismissed concerns over the safety of the Pfizer/BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine. The situation is becoming chaotic at UK ports, with many Europeans unable to return home. The Secretary General of Civil Protection, Nikos Hardalias, stated today that “the absolute necessity for all of us is to restrict travel, because by restricting travel, we limit the spread and transmission of the virus”. In the coming days there will be further announcements regarding retailing, hairdressers and other services. 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