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Government says no lockdown in the cards to stem Covid surge

Government says no lockdown in the cards to stem Covid surge

The Greek government reiterated on Thursday that it is not considering curbing an ongoing surge in Covid-19 infections using a nationwide or partial lockdown.

“There’s neither going to be a lockdown, nor will the ESY [national healthcare system] collapse,” Yiannis Oikonomou told journalists at a press briefing, responding to accusations from the main opposition that more measures are needed ahead of the holiday season.

Oikonomou said there is a specific framework of measures for the unvaccinated, as well as specific recommendations for places that are overcrowded.

“We continue like this, without the possibility of a lockdown in the horizon.”

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