Covid-19 pandemic in Greece: 10,853 new infections on Sun.; 72 related deaths; 499 intubated patients

The number of single-day Covid-19 infections recorded in Greece on Sunday reached 10,853 over the past 24 hours. Sixty-six were detected at border points.

The figure brings the number of confirmed Covid-19 infections in the country, since the beginning of the pandemic, 2,174,093.

Additionally, 72 related fatalities were recorded on the day, bringing the death toll to 24,754. In terms of the victims, 95.2 percent had an underlying condition or were aged above 70. The average age of the victims was 79.

A total of 499 patients remained intubated in hospital ICUs. Their median age is 66 years, while 84.8 percent have an underlying condition or are above the age of 70. In terms of the latter, 382 (76.55 percent) are unvaccinated or partly vaccinated and 117 (23.45 percent) are fully vaccinated.