Greece’s National Public Health Organization (EODY) on Monday, for the first time, publicly released statistics on the number and percentage of intubated patients treated for acute Covid-19 symptoms in the country who are and are not vaccinated for the virus.
The development comes as the Mitsotakis government continues to employ a “carrot and stick” approach to try to get more people vaccinated, with the goal being a fully vaccinated population, along with those that have been previously stricken by the virus, above the 70 percent mark, in the country of roughly 11 million residents.
Specifically, out of the 338 patients intubated patients treated in hospital ICUs for Covid-19 as of Monday, 309 (91.42 percent) have not received a vaccination (the vast majority) or have received only one of a two-dose vaccine.
The figure leaves only 29 patients (8.58 percent) in ICUs who are fully vaccinated.
According to public health authorities, the figures will now be released on a daily basis – along with the number of new infections, ICU cases and related fatalities – in order to quash the dissemination of fake news regarding the pandemic and vaccinations.
Greek public schools open on Sept. 13.
στο Google News και μάθετε πρώτοι όλες τις ειδήσειςLatest News
Vardis Vardinogiannis: ‘On a Ship’s Bridge You Always Look Forward’
Ten milestones in the half century since the creation of Motor Oil Group, as described by Vardis Vardinogiannis, who passed away on Tuesday at the age of 91
DBRS Says Greek Banks ‘Shielded’ from ECB Rate Cuts
The agency explains that fund disbursements through the banking sector will help offset pressures anticipated on interest margins beginning in 2025, due to expected rate cuts by the European Central Bank (ECB).
Meta Cuts Facebook and Instagram Subscription Fees by 40%
The social media giant also revealed that it will continue to offer free access to Facebook and Instagram for EU users, provided they agree to see ads based on a limited set of user data.
Skyrocketing Use of Debit, Credit Cards
The total value of the transactions conducted with debit and credit cards in the country in the first half of 2024 rose 2% on the corresponding period of 2023
JP Morgan Revised Greece Outlook to ‘Overweight’
The investment bank notes that Greece is showing the strongest GDP growth in the Eurozone. Additionally, efforts to clear up bank balance sheets are anticipated to yield increased capital returns.
Vardis I. Vardinogiannis, Greek Tycoon and Shipping Magnate, Dies at 91
In 1990, Vardinogiannis was targeted in an attack which involved three rockets fired at his vehicle by the terrorist organization 17 November.
Kudos for Greek Sheep’s Milk Cheeses
Graviera is the Greek version of the Swiss gruyère, and is generally considered the second most popular cheese made in the country after feta
EIB Survey: Greeks Rank Climate Change as Top Concern After Cost of Living
Specifically, 98% of the Greeks surveyed stated that the country must to adapt to climate change, with 60% saying that priority should be given to these adjustment measures
Trump Tells Putin not to Escalate Ukraine War during Phone Convo
Meanwhile, President Joe Biden, is preparing to lobby Trump against abandoning U.S. support for Kyiv
Former Thessaloniki Mayor Yiannis Boutaris Dies at 82
Boutaris entered politics in 2010, serving as the 60th mayor of Thessaloniki for two consecutive terms until 2019, becoming a transformative figure with his progressive policies.
