Plevris: Measures will be taken to limit the mobility of the unvaccinated

The Minister of Health, Thanos Plevris, spoke to SKAI about the new measures for the unvaccinated and the possibility of a lockdown.

“Our philosophy is that we are not going to go into lockdown-type restrictions, either general or specific. The measures that will be taken will be measures that will limit the mobility of the unvaccinated and this will not be punitive,” the minister stressed.

He also said that the pandemic is rampant across Europe and we need to be prepared. All national health systems are under pressure.

As he pointed out, 85% of those in the ICU are unvaccinated. “Plans are constantly being made for the ICU beds, so that there are no shortages. The NSS is still holding on. We are not going to close.”

Mr. Plevris clarified that “as long as this situation exists, new measures will be taken. The desire of the government is not to reach a complete restriction of the unvaccinated in social and economic activities. We will insist in this direction, but any measures needed will not are punitive for the που of the population that had chosen to be vaccinated and do not put pressure on the NSS. ”

Regarding the increased deaths, the minister explained that “the dead are related to the vaccination coverage. Therefore, by limiting the mobility, we act protectively.”

As for the vaccinated, he clarified that no other measures will be taken. “In non-vaccinated areas, on the grounds that they are not as at risk of disease as the unvaccinated, no further restrictive measures are considered.”

However, the use of a mask remains mandatory for everyone. “What applies to the mask is that indoors it is mandatory and outdoors it is mandatory where there is overcrowding,” he stressed.

Finally, for the churches, he said that the checks are done by the person in charge, but the state has the possibility to make sample checks as well. “Once the circular has been issued by the Holy Synod, we believe that they will be able to observe this measure.”