ATHENS, August 7 – The National Public Health Organization (EODY) announced 151 new cases of the novel coronavirus across Greece on Friday, August 7th. Of these, three new infections were confirmed on the island of Corfu, while seven were detected at the country’s points of entry. The total number of confirmed cases nationwide has now reached 5,270.
National COVID-19 Overview
The daily EODY report indicates that 54.6% of all cases are male. A significant portion of cases, 1,379 (26.2%), are linked to travel from abroad, while 2,611 (49.5%) are associated with already known infections. These figures highlight the ongoing challenge of managing both imported and community-spread cases.
Hospitalizations and Critical Care
Currently, 14 individuals are intubated in critical care units, with an average age of 70 years. Three (21.4%) of these patients are female, with the remainder being male. A majority, 71.4%, have underlying health conditions or are aged 70 and above, underscoring the vulnerability of older populations and those with pre-existing illnesses. Encouragingly, 129 patients have been discharged from Intensive Care Units (ICUs).
No New Fatalities, Total Deaths Remain at 210
The EODY report also confirmed that no new deaths were recorded on August 7th, leaving the total number of fatalities in the country at 210. Of these, 67 (31.9%) were women, and the rest were men. The median age of those who succumbed to the virus was 76 years, with 95.7% having underlying health conditions and/or being 70 years of age or older. This data consistently points to age and comorbidity as significant risk factors for severe outcomes.
Detailed Breakdown of New Cases by Region
The geographical distribution of the 151 new cases provides a clearer picture of the virus’s spread:
- 7 cases confirmed during checks at the country’s entry points.
- 5 imported cases, self-reported.
- 46 cases in the Regional Unit of Attica.
- 38 cases in the Regional Unit of Thessaloniki.
- 2 cases in the Regional Unit of Aetolia-Acarnania.
- 1 case in the Regional Unit of Corinthia.
- 2 cases in the Regional Unit of Achaea.
- 1 case in the Regional Unit of Drama.
- 17 cases in the Regional Unit of Evros, all linked to a wedding in Alexandroupolis.
- 1 case in the Regional Unit of Imathia.
- 2 cases in the Regional Unit of Heraklion.
- 3 cases in the Regional Unit of Corfu.
- 2 cases in the Regional Unit of Kefalonia.
- 1 case in the Regional Unit of Kozani.
- 6 cases in the Regional Unit of Larissa.
- 1 case in the Regional Unit of Lesbos.
- 3 cases in the Regional Unit of Magnesia.
- 4 cases in the Regional Unit of Pella.
- 1 case in the Regional Unit of Pieria.
- 2 cases in the Regional Unit of Rodopi.
- 1 case in the Regional Unit of Serres.
- 1 case in the Regional Unit of Trikala.
- 1 case in the Regional Unit of Phthiotis.
- 2 cases in the Regional Unit of Florina.
- 1 case in the Regional Unit of Chania.
The identification of new cases across various regional units, including the three on Corfu, highlights the need for continued vigilance and adherence to public health measures throughout Greece to contain the spread of the virus.
Source: https://enimerosi.com/news/47855/151-ta-nea-krousmata-ta-7-eisagomena
