Calamos Supports Greece

Health

One in Four Greeks Have Received at Least One Vaccine Dose

Greece announced on Monday that more than 2.5 million doses of the coronavirus vaccine have been administered so far to the population.

Record Number of Coronavirus Patients on Ventilators in Greece Monday

Greece recorded its highest number of coronavirus patients on ventilators Monday, with 847 people undergoing the intensive treatment.

Tourism Workers To Be Vaccinated As Greece Opens Up

Tourism Minister Theocharis announces government plans to vaccinate tourism sector workers following vulnerable peoples' vaccinations.

Greek Youth Party in Squares as Coronavirus Cases Remain High

Thousands of Greek youth defied the coronavirus restrictions and organized parties at several main squares in Athens over the weekend.

Sleep Apnea Affects One in Two Men in Greece, Study Finds

Half of Greek men and one in five women have sleep apnea syndrome, according to a study released recently by Greek scientists.

Coronavirus Deaths in Greece Approach 10,000

Greece confirmed 2,411 new coronavirus infections in the last 24 hours, with 7 of these identified at entry points to the country

Coronavirus Situation “Stabilizing” in Greece Despite High Case Numbers

Despite the high numbers of coronavirus cases, deaths, and intubations in recent weeks, Dr. Vana Papevangelou, a member of the country’s Committee of Experts of the Ministry of Health, announced Friday that Greece's epidemiological situation seems to be stabilizing. Papaevangelou...

Greece Receives New Air Ambulances Donated by Niarchos Foundation

The fleet of the emergency care Greek health services (EKAV) welcomed the addition of two Beechcraft King Air 350 air ambulances which landed in Greece on Thursday, acquired by a grant from the Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF). Previously, in March,...

Delivery Man Steals Covid Vaccine from Hospital in Greece

Police in Greece arrested a delivery man who on suspicion of stealing a vial containing doses of a Covid vaccine from a hospital in Athens

Covid-19: Record Intubations, Mandatory Self Tests for Workers

Greece recorded its highest number of Covid-19 patients on ventilators Wednesday, with 809 people undergoing the intensive treatment.

Greeks Will Be Wearing Masks Until 2022 Health Official Says

A Greek health official stated recently that Greeks most likely will be wearing masks against transmission of the coronavirus until 2022.

Over 2 Million Doses of Coronavirus Vaccine Distributed in Greece

Marios Themistokleous announced on Monday that a total over 2 million doses of the coronavirus vaccine had been distributed in Greece.

Greece Records 52 New Coronavirus Deaths, 780 Intubations

Greece announced another 1,718 new coronavirus infections on Sunday, while 780 patients remained intubated due to the pandemic.

Pandemic: Greece Records 2,801 New Cases, 781 Intubations

Greece announced another 2,801 new COVID-19 infections on Saturday, while 781 patients remained intubated due to the pandemic.

Record Number of Coronavirus Patients on Ventilators in Greece Thursday

A total of 776 coronavirus patients are on ventilators in Greece, the highest number of patients undergoing the treatment recorded in a day.