Be careful, covid cases are rising in Greece

[tomipark]

This is an emerging update that I read on the news! Covid cases have recently increased in Greece, so please be safe and careful while traveling this summer

Coronavirus Cases Continue to Rise in Greece on Wednesday

Greece recorded 1,820 new cases of the coronavirus on Wednesday, which marks 23 more instances of the virus than those recorded on Tuesday.

greekreporter.com

COVID-19: 1,820 New Cases In Greece On Wednesday, 9 Deaths

Greek health authorities announced 1,820 new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday, of which 6 were identified after checks at the borders.

greekcitytimes.com

 

[seleanor]

This is an emerging update that I read on the news! Covid cases have recently increased in Greece, so please be safe and careful while traveling this summer

Coronavirus Cases Continue to Rise in Greece on Wednesday

Greece recorded 1,820 new cases of the coronavirus on Wednesday, which marks 23 more instances of the virus than those recorded on Tuesday.

greekreporter.com

COVID-19: 1,820 New Cases In Greece On Wednesday, 9 Deaths

Greek health authorities announced 1,820 new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday, of which 6 were identified after checks at the borders.

greekcitytimes.com

Geeez that's scary, be careful everyone!

 

[#OnKefalonia]

This is an emerging update that I read on the news! Covid cases have recently increased in Greece, so please be safe and careful while traveling this summer

Coronavirus Cases Continue to Rise in Greece on Wednesday

Greece recorded 1,820 new cases of the coronavirus on Wednesday, which marks 23 more instances of the virus than those recorded on Tuesday.

greekreporter.com

COVID-19: 1,820 New Cases In Greece On Wednesday, 9 Deaths

Greek health authorities announced 1,820 new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday, of which 6 were identified after checks at the borders.

greekcitytimes.com

I think it's important to get some perspective on these figures. The main hotspots are the main urban centres on the mainland - Athens, Thessaloniki - rather than the majority of islands.

I have just spent the last 3 months on Kefalonia where the case rate has fluctuated between 0 and 30 per 100000 of population. Due to the relatively small population (c35000) a single case changes the case rate by almost 3 per 100000. I have just returned to the UK for a few weeks to a case rate in excess of 300 per 100000.

It's fair to say that I felt a damn sight safer in Greece than I do in the UK or would in feel in most other places around the world.

Greece is trying to find a way out of this economically and has taken the decision to allow more visitors which probably accounts for an increase in figures - sadly they are damned if they do and damned if they don't.

 

[nm1999]

I think it's important to get some perspective on these figures. The main hotspots are the main urban centres on the mainland - Athens, Thessaloniki - rather than the majority of islands.

I have just spent the last 3 months on Kefalonia where the case rate has fluctuated between 0 and 30 per 100000 of population. Due to the relatively small population (c35000) a single case changes the case rate by almost 3 per 100000. I have just returned to the UK for a few weeks to a case rate in excess of 300 per 100000.

It's fair to say that I felt a damn sight safer in Greece than I do in the UK or would in feel in most other places around the world.

Greece is trying to find a way out of this economically and has taken the decision to allow more visitors which probably accounts for an increase in figures - sadly they are damned if they do and damned if they don't.

This is a great point, always important to look at these numbers with a critical eye

 

[Deborah]

Any and all COVID updates from people “on the ground” in Greece are much appreciated! Has the vaccination program been accelerated, particularly in the hot spots like Athens, Skiathos, Mykonos and Crete?

 

[Worldwide Greeks Editor]

Unfortunately, Covid-19 cases in Greece are increasing, here is a good website that contains the Covid case count daily for Greece:

Greece COVID - Coronavirus Statistics - Worldometer

Greece Coronavirus update with statistics and graphs: total and new cases, deaths per day, mortality and recovery rates, current active cases, recoveries, trends and timeline.

www.worldometers.info

Thanks to all for sharing excellent and important information for all traveling to Greece!

 

[k_tsoukalas]

Thank you, all, for the updates! Covid cases are increasing everywhere, and even though I am vaccinated, I know that there are instances where I need to be wearing a mask. I would imagine Greece has a similar feeling to it? Are people wearing masks indoors and in crowded settings?

 

[Deborah]

I am in Chania; a city that currently has the highest COVID rate in the country. People are required to wear masks indoors in shops. All dining is outdoors, so masks are not required in restaurants. The Open Air Markets are operating; the Old Harbor promenade is very busy especially at night. Although I’ve seen more masks outdoors this week, the majority of people are not wearing masks in crowded outdoor situations. The latest fashion statement seems to be to wear them at your elbow! I was dismayed at first, given that Chania is a red zone, but have decided that the decision to wear a mask is my own responsibility. Hotel owners and wait staff are 100% following all COVID protocols. Two weeks here so far and everything’s been fine! We are very grateful to be here!

 

[greek_ggirl]

I am in Chania; a city that currently has the highest COVID rate in the country. People are required to wear masks indoors in shops. All dining is outdoors, so masks are not required in restaurants. The Open Air Markets are operating; the Old Harbor promenade is very busy especially at night. Although I’ve seen more masks outdoors this week, the majority of people are not wearing masks in crowded outdoor situations. The latest fashion statement seems to be to wear them at your elbow! I was dismayed at first, given that Chania is a red zone, but have decided that the decision to wear a mask is my own responsibility. Hotel owners and wait staff are 100% following all COVID protocols. Two weeks here so far and everything’s been fine! We are very grateful to be here!

Thank you so much for the update. Glad to hear that some are following the restrictions. Best of luck to you and stay safe