How does Dr. Karagiannis for the photo that immortalizes him without a mask at an event

The reaction of many citizens was provoked by a photo of the professor of Microbiology and Molecular Virology, Petros Karagiannis, which is doing the rounds of the internet and immortalizing him without a mask at the Madame Figaro Awards.

There were a lot of reactions from users on social media, who reported, among other things, that in a place where hundreds of people were gathered and who did not keep their distance, Mr. Karagiannis was present without taking any measures. The fact, in fact, is particularly criticized, since as noted, it is the scientist, who on a daily basis urges citizens to observe all measures to limit the spread of the pandemic, to follow all instructions and protocols and clearly wear a mask.

For his part, Mr. Karagiannis commenting on "PHI" his presence at that event, he denied the allegations. As he said, the award ceremony took place in Skali Aglantzias, which is an open space. "In the open, the mask is not mandatory," he said, adding that distances were provided between the seats of the attendees, which were reinforced by decorative objects. He stressed that the reactions show "a malicious attempt to accuse me of something that was completely within the legal framework." In addition, Mr. Karagiannis noted that those present at the entrance and exit of the amphitheater kept their distance. "If they were there they would see that when we got up from our seats to leave the place, I put on my mask and took it off when I left the amphitheater. Therefore, let us not be selective in what we want to show and comment ". The same was true "when we went on stage, where we kept our distance and all the measures".

Source: Liberal