The measures are not being tightened at the moment - Waiting period by the Ministry of Health

It is excluded for the time being the further tightening of the measures against the spread of the coronavirus, according to secure information of KYPE, which speak of waiting period by the Ministry of Health, until they yield the new stricter measures, taken on January 5, 2022.

Minister and Epidemiologists are meeting tomorrow - Critical in the next 24 hours

The Minister of Health, Michalis Hadjipandela, and the members of the Scientific Advisory Committee will meet tomorrow, in order to assess the epidemiological picture, while the table is expected to put suggestions of experts for new, more stringent measures, which will be used - if and when - the situation deteriorates.

As a competent source stated in KYPE during tomorrow's meeting of the Minister of Health with the epidemiologists will assess the situation at this stage, to note how "The next 24 hours are critical."

He also mentioned how the Ministry of Health will closely monitor the epidemiological picture in the coming days and will decide accordingly whether the measures will be tightened or not.

The same source emphasizes that the tightening of measures is something that is not currently being considered, while noting that Less than a week has passed since the new stricter measures were taken (January 5) and it will take time for them to pay off.

He also states that at this stage the situation is stable and manageable in public hospitals, however, he adds that tomorrow will be put on the table suggestions for more stringent measures, in case the situation goes away and there is a rapid increase in hospitalizations.

The imposition of a night traffic ban is excluded

Answering a relevant question of KYPE, the same source stated that for the time being no scenario is being discussed, which concerns the movement of citizens.

He also said that the possibility of imposing a night traffic ban is ruled out at the moment.

"The situation will be continuously evaluated and if there is a sharp increase in patients in the ICU and deemed necessary, the Council of Ministers will meet extraordinarily for decisions", concluded.

New measures in force to limit its spread COVID-19

In the meantime, it is recalled that as of today, the new measures against the spread of the coronavirus pandemic came into force.

Based on the decree of the Minister of Health, published on January 6, volthe teleworking rate is set at up to 50% of the staff of each company or organization in the service sector as well as for the public and wider public sector.

Businesses that employ up to 10 people are excluded from the measure of telework, while in essential services the respective Supervisor regulates the distance work, according to the needs of the Service.

Further, it is determined a maximum of 200 people for restaurants, entertainment venues, music and dance centers, weddings and baptisms, in compliance with health protocols and the maximum number of people per square meter in force.

Also, from today the dance ends, while the maximum number of people per table is set at 8 people.

In addition, from January 10, accommodation and visits to hotels / tourist accommodation will only be allowed to persons who have completed their vaccination program or who have started their vaccination program and the time period required to receive the 2nd or later has not passed. of the 3rd dose of vaccine.