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On 26 February, the first case in Greece was confirmed. A 38-year-old woman from Thessaloniki, who had recently visited [[Milan]], [[northern Italy|Νorthern Italy]], tested positive and was admitted to the [[AHEPA University Hospital]]. Her family, as well as those who came into contact with her, voluntarily isolated themselves.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.reuters.com/article/us-china-health-greece-idUSKCN20K1IA|title=Greece confirms first coronavirus case|date=26 February 2020|work=Reuters|access-date=26 February 2020|language=en}}</ref>
On 26 February, the first case in Greece was confirmed. A 38-year-old woman from Thessaloniki, who had recently visited [[Milan]], [[northern Italy|Νorthern Italy]], tested positive and was admitted to the [[AHEPA University Hospital]]. Her family, as well as those who came into contact with her, voluntarily isolated themselves.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.reuters.com/article/us-china-health-greece-idUSKCN20K1IA|title=Greece confirms first coronavirus case|date=26 February 2020|work=Reuters|access-date=26 February 2020|language=en}}</ref>


On 27 February, two more cases in Greece were confirmed. The woman's nine-year-old child tested positive and was admitted to the same hospital as her mother.<ref name=":17">{{Cite web|url=https://www.iefimerida.gr/ellada/koronoios-deytero-thetiko-kroysma-stin-ellada-paidi-38hronis|title=Κορωνοϊός: Δεύτερο θετικό κρούσμα στην Ελλάδα -Το παιδί της 38χρονης {{!}} ΕΛΛΑΔΑ|last=IEFIMERIDA.GR|first=NEWSROOM|date=27 February 2020|website=iefimerida.gr|language=el|access-date=27 February 2020}}</ref> Additionally, a forty-year-old woman who had travelled to Italy, also tested positive and was admitted to the Attikon University General Hospital.<ref name=":8">{{Cite web|url=https://www.iefimerida.gr/ellada/koronoios-athina-trito-kroysma-stin-ellada-akyronontai-ola-ta-karnabalia|title=Κορωνοϊός: Στην Αθήνα το τρίτο κρούσμα -Ακυρώνονται όλα τα καρναβάλια στη χώρα {{!}} ΕΛΛΑΔΑ|last=IEFIMERIDA.GR|first=NEWSROOM|date=27 February 2020|website=iefimerida.gr|language=el|access-date=27 February 2020}}</ref><ref name=":7">{{Cite web|url=https://www.ant1news.gr/ygeia-periballon/article/561073/koronoios-tria-kroysmata-stin-ellada-akyronontai-oi-ekdiloseis-gia-to-karnabali-se-oli-ti-xora|title=Κορονοϊός: τρία κρούσματα στην Ελλάδα - Ακυρώνονται οι εκδηλώσεις για το Καρναβάλι σε όλη τη χώρα|website=antenna.gr|language=el|access-date=27 February 2020}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.reuters.com/article/us-china-health-greece-idUSKCN20L1F3|title=Greece reports two new coronavirus cases, cancels carnival|date=27 February 2020|work=Reuters|access-date=27 February 2020|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.news247.gr/koinonia/koronoios-stin-athina-mia-gynaika-to-proto-kroysma.7592170.html|title=Κορονοϊός στην Αθήνα: Γυναίκα, σύζυγος στελέχους ναυτιλιακής το πρώτο κρούσμα - Νοσηλεύεται στο Αττικό|website=www.news247.gr|language=el|access-date=28 February 2020}}</ref> Following the confirmation of the second and third cases in Greece, it was announced that the 105th Primary School of Thessaloniki, where the first patient's daughter went to school, would close for fourteen days. The Minister of Health, [[Vasilis Kikilias]], announced that all carnival events were cancelled throughout Greece.<ref name=":7" /><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cnn.gr/news/ellada/story/209034/o-koronaios-eftase-stin-ellada-proto-epivevaiomeno-kroysma-sti-thessaloniki|title=Ο κοροναϊός έφτασε στην Ελλάδα: Πρώτο επιβεβαιωμένο κρούσμα στη Θεσσαλονίκη|last=Newsroom|date=26 February 2020|website=CNN.gr|language=el|access-date=26 February 2020}}</ref><ref name=":8" />
On 27 February, 2 more cases in Greece were confirmed. The woman's nine-year-old child tested positive and was admitted to the same hospital as her mother.<ref name=":17">{{Cite web|url=https://www.iefimerida.gr/ellada/koronoios-deytero-thetiko-kroysma-stin-ellada-paidi-38hronis|title=Κορωνοϊός: Δεύτερο θετικό κρούσμα στην Ελλάδα -Το παιδί της 38χρονης {{!}} ΕΛΛΑΔΑ|last=IEFIMERIDA.GR|first=NEWSROOM|date=27 February 2020|website=iefimerida.gr|language=el|access-date=27 February 2020}}</ref> Additionally, a forty-year-old woman who had travelled to Italy, also tested positive and was admitted to the Attikon University General Hospital.<ref name=":8">{{Cite web|url=https://www.iefimerida.gr/ellada/koronoios-athina-trito-kroysma-stin-ellada-akyronontai-ola-ta-karnabalia|title=Κορωνοϊός: Στην Αθήνα το τρίτο κρούσμα -Ακυρώνονται όλα τα καρναβάλια στη χώρα {{!}} ΕΛΛΑΔΑ|last=IEFIMERIDA.GR|first=NEWSROOM|date=27 February 2020|website=iefimerida.gr|language=el|access-date=27 February 2020}}</ref><ref name=":7">{{Cite web|url=https://www.ant1news.gr/ygeia-periballon/article/561073/koronoios-tria-kroysmata-stin-ellada-akyronontai-oi-ekdiloseis-gia-to-karnabali-se-oli-ti-xora|title=Κορονοϊός: τρία κρούσματα στην Ελλάδα - Ακυρώνονται οι εκδηλώσεις για το Καρναβάλι σε όλη τη χώρα|website=antenna.gr|language=el|access-date=27 February 2020}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.reuters.com/article/us-china-health-greece-idUSKCN20L1F3|title=Greece reports two new coronavirus cases, cancels carnival|date=27 February 2020|work=Reuters|access-date=27 February 2020|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.news247.gr/koinonia/koronoios-stin-athina-mia-gynaika-to-proto-kroysma.7592170.html|title=Κορονοϊός στην Αθήνα: Γυναίκα, σύζυγος στελέχους ναυτιλιακής το πρώτο κρούσμα - Νοσηλεύεται στο Αττικό|website=www.news247.gr|language=el|access-date=28 February 2020}}</ref> Following the confirmation of the second and third cases in Greece, it was announced that the 105th Primary School of Thessaloniki, where the first patient's daughter went to school, would close for fourteen days. The Minister of Health, [[Vasilis Kikilias]], announced that all carnival events were cancelled throughout Greece.<ref name=":7" /><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cnn.gr/news/ellada/story/209034/o-koronaios-eftase-stin-ellada-proto-epivevaiomeno-kroysma-sti-thessaloniki|title=Ο κοροναϊός έφτασε στην Ελλάδα: Πρώτο επιβεβαιωμένο κρούσμα στη Θεσσαλονίκη|last=Newsroom|date=26 February 2020|website=CNN.gr|language=el|access-date=26 February 2020}}</ref><ref name=":8" />


On 28 February, the fourth case in Greece was confirmed. A 36-year-old woman from [[Athens]] who had recently traveled to Italy tested positive and was admitted to the Attikon University General Hospital.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.news247.gr/koinonia/koronoios-tetarto-kroysma-gynaika-36-eton-stin-athina.7592735.html|title=Κορονοϊός: Τέταρτο κρούσμα - Καθηγήτρια 36 ετών στην Αθήνα|date=28 February 2020|work=News247|access-date=28 February 2020|language=el}}</ref><ref name=":17" /> Eight state schools were closed as a precautionary measure in Attica to prevent the spread of the virus, and all educational travel abroad sponsored by Greek schools was halted.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.tornosnews.gr/en/greek-news/society/39157-4-confirmed-coronavirus-cases-in-greece-and-8-schools-closed-in-attica.html|title=4 confirmed coronavirus cases in Greece and 8 schools closed in Attica|agency=Tornos News|date=28 February 2020}}</ref>
On 28 February, the fourth case in Greece was confirmed. A 36-year-old woman from [[Athens]] who had recently traveled to Italy tested positive and was admitted to the Attikon University General Hospital.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.news247.gr/koinonia/koronoios-tetarto-kroysma-gynaika-36-eton-stin-athina.7592735.html|title=Κορονοϊός: Τέταρτο κρούσμα - Καθηγήτρια 36 ετών στην Αθήνα|date=28 February 2020|work=News247|access-date=28 February 2020|language=el}}</ref><ref name=":17" /> Eight state schools were closed as a precautionary measure in Attica to prevent the spread of the virus, and all educational travel abroad sponsored by Greek schools was halted.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.tornosnews.gr/en/greek-news/society/39157-4-confirmed-coronavirus-cases-in-greece-and-8-schools-closed-in-attica.html|title=4 confirmed coronavirus cases in Greece and 8 schools closed in Attica|agency=Tornos News|date=28 February 2020}}</ref>


On 29 February, three more cases in Greece were confirmed. A friend of the 38-year-old woman who was the first case in Greece, was admitted to the AHEPA University Hospital.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.iefimerida.gr/ellada/koronoios-pempto-kroysma-stin-ellada|title=Κορωνοϊός: Πέμπτο κρούσμα στην Ελλάδα|date=29 February 2020|work=iefimerida|access-date=29 February 2020|language=el}}</ref>
On 29 February, 3 more cases in Greece were confirmed. A friend of the 38-year-old woman who was the first case in Greece, was admitted to the AHEPA University Hospital.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.iefimerida.gr/ellada/koronoios-pempto-kroysma-stin-ellada|title=Κορωνοϊός: Πέμπτο κρούσμα στην Ελλάδα|date=29 February 2020|work=iefimerida|access-date=29 February 2020|language=el}}</ref>
Additionally, two more people in Athens were admitted to the General Hospital Sotiria, bringing the country total to seven confirmed cases.<ref>{{cite web |title=Ανεβαίνει ο αριθμός: Επτά τα κρούσματα του κοροναϊού στην Ελλάδα |url=https://www.gazzetta.gr/plus/koinwnia/article/1451205/anevainei-o-arithmos-epta-ta-kroysmata-toy-koronaioy-stin-ellada |website=www.gazzetta.gr |language=el}}</ref>
Additionally, two more people in Athens were admitted to the General Hospital Sotiria, bringing the country total to seven confirmed cases.<ref>{{cite web |title=Ανεβαίνει ο αριθμός: Επτά τα κρούσματα του κοροναϊού στην Ελλάδα |url=https://www.gazzetta.gr/plus/koinwnia/article/1451205/anevainei-o-arithmos-epta-ta-kroysmata-toy-koronaioy-stin-ellada |website=www.gazzetta.gr |language=el}}</ref>


=== March ===
=== March ===
On 4 March, two more cases in Greece were confirmed. A middle-aged man in close contact with the fifth confirmed case, tested positive and remains in solitary confinement at AHEPA University Hospital.<ref>{{cite Web |title=Ογδοο κρούσμα του ιού στην Ελλάδα|url=https://www.euro2day.gr/news/highlights/article/2010891/ogdoo-kroysma-toy-ioy-sthn-ellada.html|website=www.euro2day.gr|language=el}}</ref> Additionally, a man who had traveled to Israel and Egypt, was admitted to the [[General_University_Hospital_of_Patras|General University Hospital of Patras]], bringing the country total to nine confirmed cases.<ref>{{cite Web |title=Κοροναϊός: Ένατο επιβεβαιωμένο κρούσμα στην Πάτρα|url=https://www.onmed.gr/ygeia-eidhseis/story/382322/koronoios-stin-patra-to-enato-kroysma|website=www.onmed.gr|language=el}}</ref>
On 4 March, 2 more cases in Greece were confirmed. A middle-aged man in close contact with the fifth confirmed case, tested positive and remains in solitary confinement at AHEPA University Hospital.<ref>{{cite Web |title=Ογδοο κρούσμα του ιού στην Ελλάδα|url=https://www.euro2day.gr/news/highlights/article/2010891/ogdoo-kroysma-toy-ioy-sthn-ellada.html|website=www.euro2day.gr|language=el}}</ref> Additionally, a man who had traveled to Israel and Egypt, was admitted to the [[General_University_Hospital_of_Patras|General University Hospital of Patras]], bringing the country total to nine confirmed cases.<ref>{{cite Web |title=Κοροναϊός: Ένατο επιβεβαιωμένο κρούσμα στην Πάτρα|url=https://www.onmed.gr/ygeia-eidhseis/story/382322/koronoios-stin-patra-to-enato-kroysma|website=www.onmed.gr|language=el}}</ref>


On 5 March, 22 more cases in Greece were confirmed. The 66-year-old's wife, who was the ninth case in Greece, tested positive and was admitted to the same hospital as her husband.<ref>{{cite Web|url=https://www.news247.gr/koinonia/koronoios-stin-patra-kai-to-dekato-kroysma.7596006.amp.html|title=Κορονοϊος: Στην Πάτρα και το δέκατο κρούσμα - Πρόκειται για τη σύζυγο του 66χρονου|website=www.news247.gr|language=el}}</ref> 21 of their fellow travelers also tested positive, bringing the country total to 31 cases.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cnn.gr/news/ellada/story/210074/koronoios-stin-ellada-sta-31-ta-kroysmata-toy-ioy-21-nea|title=Κορωνοϊός στην Ελλάδα: Στα 31 τα κρούσματα του ιού - 21 νέα|last=Newsroom|date=5 March 2020|website=CNN.gr|language=el|access-date=5 March 2020}}</ref>
On 5 March, 22 more cases in Greece were confirmed. The 66-year-old's wife, who was the ninth case in Greece, tested positive and was admitted to the same hospital as her husband.<ref>{{cite Web|url=https://www.news247.gr/koinonia/koronoios-stin-patra-kai-to-dekato-kroysma.7596006.amp.html|title=Κορονοϊος: Στην Πάτρα και το δέκατο κρούσμα - Πρόκειται για τη σύζυγο του 66χρονου|website=www.news247.gr|language=el}}</ref> 21 of their fellow travelers also tested positive, bringing the country total to 31 cases.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cnn.gr/news/ellada/story/210074/koronoios-stin-ellada-sta-31-ta-kroysmata-toy-ioy-21-nea|title=Κορωνοϊός στην Ελλάδα: Στα 31 τα κρούσματα του ιού - 21 νέα|last=Newsroom|date=5 March 2020|website=CNN.gr|language=el|access-date=5 March 2020}}</ref>


On 6 March, fourteen more cases in Greece we confirmed. Eleven members of the Israel-Egypt travel group, as well as three people who afterwards came in contact with them, tested positive, bringing the country total to 45 confirmed cases. Schools, universities, theaters and cinemas will remain closed until 22 March in three of the affected areas (Achaia, Ileia and Zakynthos). Until then, sports games in these areas will be taking place without any spectators.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.newsit.gr/ellada/koronoios-14-akoma-krousmata-stin-ellad/2988717/|title=Κορονοϊός: 14 ακόμα κρούσματα στην Ελλάδα!|date=6 March 2020|website=NewsIt|language=el|access-date=6 March 2020}}</ref>
On 6 March, 14 more cases in Greece we confirmed. Eleven members of the Israel-Egypt travel group, as well as three people who afterwards came in contact with them, tested positive, bringing the country total to 45 confirmed cases. Schools, universities, theaters and cinemas will remain closed until 22 March in three of the affected areas (Achaia, Ileia and Zakynthos). Until then, sports games in these areas will be taking place without any spectators.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.newsit.gr/ellada/koronoios-14-akoma-krousmata-stin-ellad/2988717/|title=Κορονοϊός: 14 ακόμα κρούσματα στην Ελλάδα!|date=6 March 2020|website=NewsIt|language=el|access-date=6 March 2020}}</ref>


On 7 March 21 more cases in Greece were confirmed. Thirteen people in Achaia and Ileia, seven in Attica and one in Euboea tested positive, bringing the country total to 66 confirmed cases.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.kathimerini.gr/1068124/article/epikairothta/ellada/korwnoios-21-nea-kroysmata---stoys-66-synolika-oi-as8eneis|title=Κορωνοϊός: 21 νέα κρούσματα - Στους 66 συνολικά οι ασθενείς|date=7 March 2020|website=kathimerini|language=el|access-date=7 March 2020}}</ref>
On 7 March 21 more cases in Greece were confirmed. Thirteen people in Achaia and Ileia, seven in Attica and one in Euboea tested positive, bringing the country total to 66 confirmed cases.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.kathimerini.gr/1068124/article/epikairothta/ellada/korwnoios-21-nea-kroysmata---stoys-66-synolika-oi-as8eneis|title=Κορωνοϊός: 21 νέα κρούσματα - Στους 66 συνολικά οι ασθενείς|date=7 March 2020|website=kathimerini|language=el|access-date=7 March 2020}}</ref>


On 8 March, seven more cases in Greece were confirmed, bringing the country total to 73.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|url=https://www.in.gr/2020/03/08/greece/koronaios-73-krousmata-kekleismenon-ton-thyron-oi-athlitikes-ekdiloseis/|title=Κοροναϊός : 73 κρούσματα - Κεκλεισμένων των θυρών οι αθλητικές εκδηλώσεις|last=|website=in.gr|language=el|accessdate=8 March 2020|date=8 March 2020}}</ref>
On 8 March, 7 more cases in Greece were confirmed, bringing the country total to 73.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|url=https://www.in.gr/2020/03/08/greece/koronaios-73-krousmata-kekleismenon-ton-thyron-oi-athlitikes-ekdiloseis/|title=Κοροναϊός : 73 κρούσματα - Κεκλεισμένων των θυρών οι αθλητικές εκδηλώσεις|last=|website=in.gr|language=el|accessdate=8 March 2020|date=8 March 2020}}</ref>


On 9 March, eleven more cases in Greece were confirmed, bringing the country total to 84.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web|url=https://www.iefimerida.gr/ellada/koronoios-live-i-enimerosi-tsiodra-09-03-2020|title=Κορωνοϊός: 11 νέα κρούσματα -Μείνετε σπίτι σας, λέει ο Κικίλιας στις ευπαθείς ομάδες|last=|first=|website=iefimerida.gr|publisher=|language=el|archiveurl=|archivedate=|accessdate=9 March 2020|date=9 March 2020}}</ref> Among those cases was the first one to be reported in [[Lesbos]], raising fears that the virus could spread to the island's tightly packed refugee camps.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.sbs.com.au/news/first-coronavirus-case-on-greek-island-filled-with-migrants|title=
On 9 March, 11 more cases in Greece were confirmed, bringing the country total to 84.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web|url=https://www.iefimerida.gr/ellada/koronoios-live-i-enimerosi-tsiodra-09-03-2020|title=Κορωνοϊός: 11 νέα κρούσματα -Μείνετε σπίτι σας, λέει ο Κικίλιας στις ευπαθείς ομάδες|last=|first=|website=iefimerida.gr|publisher=|language=el|archiveurl=|archivedate=|accessdate=9 March 2020|date=9 March 2020}}</ref> Among those cases was the first one to be reported in [[Lesbos]], raising fears that the virus could spread to the island's tightly packed refugee camps.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.sbs.com.au/news/first-coronavirus-case-on-greek-island-filled-with-migrants|title=
First coronavirus case on Greek island filled with migrants|date=9 March 2020}}</ref>
First coronavirus case on Greek island filled with migrants|date=9 March 2020}}</ref>


On 10 March, [[Evangelos Marinakis]], the owner of the football clubs [[Olympiacos F.C.|Olympiacos]] in Greece and [[Nottingham Forest F.C.|Nottingham Forest]] in [[England]], informed the public via social media that he had contracted the virus, and urged all to follow the orders of health professionals.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://greekcitytimes.com/2020/03/10/olympiacos-vangelis-marinakis-diagnosed-with-coronavirus/|title=Olympiacos: Vangelis Marinakis diagnosed with coronavirus|agency=Greek City Times|date=10 March 2020}}</ref> Health Minister Vasilis Kikilias announced the closure of all educational institutions for 14 days.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.cnn.gr/news/ellada/story/210695/koronoios-kleinoyn-ola-ta-sxoleia-tis-xoras/|title=Κορωνοϊός: Κλείνουν όλα τα σχολεία και τα πανεπιστήμια της χώρας|agency=CNN.gr|date=10 March 2020}}</ref>
On 10 March, [[Evangelos Marinakis]], the owner of the football clubs [[Olympiacos F.C.|Olympiacos]] in Greece and [[Nottingham Forest F.C.|Nottingham Forest]] in [[England]], informed the public via social media that he had contracted the virus, and urged all to follow the orders of health professionals.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://greekcitytimes.com/2020/03/10/olympiacos-vangelis-marinakis-diagnosed-with-coronavirus/|title=Olympiacos: Vangelis Marinakis diagnosed with coronavirus|agency=Greek City Times|date=10 March 2020}}</ref> Health Minister Vasilis Kikilias announced the closure of all educational institutions for 14 days.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.cnn.gr/news/ellada/story/210695/koronoios-kleinoyn-ola-ta-sxoleia-tis-xoras/|title=Κορωνοϊός: Κλείνουν όλα τα σχολεία και τα πανεπιστήμια της χώρας|agency=CNN.gr|date=10 March 2020}}</ref>


On 11 March, ten more cases in Greece were confirmed, bringing the country total to 99. The 66-year-old man hospitalised in Rio is diagnosed with multi organ dysfunction syndrome.<ref>[https://www.iefimerida.gr/ellada/koronoios-99-kroysmata-stin-ellada-akyronontai-oi-parelaseis-diaggelma-mitsotaki-stis-1900 Κορωνοϊός: 99 τα κρούσματα στην Ελλάδα -Ακυρώνονται οι παρελάσεις] ''Coronavirus: 99 cases in Greece - Parades canceled'', ''www.iefimerida.gr'', accessed 12 March 2020</ref>
On 11 March, 10 more cases in Greece were confirmed, bringing the country total to 99. The 66-year-old man hospitalised in Rio is diagnosed with multi organ dysfunction syndrome.<ref>[https://www.iefimerida.gr/ellada/koronoios-99-kroysmata-stin-ellada-akyronontai-oi-parelaseis-diaggelma-mitsotaki-stis-1900 Κορωνοϊός: 99 τα κρούσματα στην Ελλάδα -Ακυρώνονται οι παρελάσεις] ''Coronavirus: 99 cases in Greece - Parades canceled'', ''www.iefimerida.gr'', accessed 12 March 2020</ref>


On 12 March, the 66-year-old patient in Rio succumbed to the disease, resulting in the first virus-related death in Greece.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.moh.gov.gr/articles/ministry/grafeio-typoy/press-releases/6839-anakoinwsh-toy-prwtoy-thanatoy-apo-ton-sars-cov-2|title=Ανακοίνωση του πρώτου θανάτου από τον SARS-CoV-2|agency=Ministry of Health|date=12 March 2020}}</ref> 18 more cases were confirmed, bringing the country total to 117<ref>https://www.skai.gr/index.php/news/greece/koronoios-18-nea-krousmata-stin-ellada-117-synolika</ref>. The first two reported cases in Greece, a mother and her child, were released from the hospital, having fully recovered.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ekathimerini.com/250555/article/ekathimerini/news/greek-coronavirus-cases-rise-to-117-two-released-from-hospital|title=Greek coronavirus cases rise to 117; two released from hospital|date=12 March 2020|website=ekathimerini-com|language=en|access-date=12 March 2020}}</ref>
On 12 March, the 66-year-old patient in Rio succumbed to the disease, resulting in the first virus-related death in Greece.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.moh.gov.gr/articles/ministry/grafeio-typoy/press-releases/6839-anakoinwsh-toy-prwtoy-thanatoy-apo-ton-sars-cov-2|title=Ανακοίνωση του πρώτου θανάτου από τον SARS-CoV-2|agency=Ministry of Health|date=12 March 2020}}</ref> 18 more cases were confirmed, bringing the country total to 117<ref>https://www.skai.gr/index.php/news/greece/koronoios-18-nea-krousmata-stin-ellada-117-synolika</ref>. The first two reported cases in Greece, a mother and her child, were released from the hospital, having fully recovered.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ekathimerini.com/250555/article/ekathimerini/news/greek-coronavirus-cases-rise-to-117-two-released-from-hospital|title=Greek coronavirus cases rise to 117; two released from hospital|date=12 March 2020|website=ekathimerini-com|language=en|access-date=12 March 2020}}</ref>

Revision as of 09:29, 16 March 2020

2020 coronavirus pandemic in Greece
Map of regional units with confirmed (red) or suspected (blue) coronavirus cases (as of 10 March)
DiseaseCOVID-19
Virus strainSARS-CoV-2
Location Greece
First outbreakMilan, Italy
Index caseThessaloniki
Arrival date26 February 2020
(4 years, 8 months, 1 week and 6 days)
Confirmed cases331
Recovered10
Deaths
4

The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic first appeared in Greece on 26 February 2020. Initial cases related to people who had traveled to Italy, but most of the more recent cases concern a group of pilgrims who had traveled to Israel and Egypt, as well as their contacts. As of 15 March 2020, there have been 228 confirmed cases, 10 recoveries and 4 deaths. Health authorities recommend travelers who have returned from affected areas or people who have been in contact with them to stay home for a minimum of 14 days. It may take 2-14 days for symptoms to appear after initial exposure to the virus. Thirteen reporting hospitals have been designated to deal with cases. The main affected area is Ilia and Attica while outbreaks are also found in Zakynthos, Achaia, Thessaloniki, Euboea, Kozani, Kastoria, Heraklion, Ioannina, Larisa and Pieria.

Health and state authorities have issued precautionary guidelines and have suspended festive events and large gatherings, as well as the operation of educational institutions of all levels, initially in the affected areas and then nationwide. On 13 March, it was decided to extend the measures and close down all museums, malls, cafes, restaurants and sports facilities, due to the outbreak of the virus in different parts of the country and due to non-compliance by citizens regarding the restrictive measures.

Timeline

February

On 26 February, the first case in Greece was confirmed. A 38-year-old woman from Thessaloniki, who had recently visited Milan, Νorthern Italy, tested positive and was admitted to the AHEPA University Hospital. Her family, as well as those who came into contact with her, voluntarily isolated themselves.[1]

On 27 February, 2 more cases in Greece were confirmed. The woman's nine-year-old child tested positive and was admitted to the same hospital as her mother.[2] Additionally, a forty-year-old woman who had travelled to Italy, also tested positive and was admitted to the Attikon University General Hospital.[3][4][5][6] Following the confirmation of the second and third cases in Greece, it was announced that the 105th Primary School of Thessaloniki, where the first patient's daughter went to school, would close for fourteen days. The Minister of Health, Vasilis Kikilias, announced that all carnival events were cancelled throughout Greece.[4][7][3]

On 28 February, the fourth case in Greece was confirmed. A 36-year-old woman from Athens who had recently traveled to Italy tested positive and was admitted to the Attikon University General Hospital.[8][2] Eight state schools were closed as a precautionary measure in Attica to prevent the spread of the virus, and all educational travel abroad sponsored by Greek schools was halted.[9]

On 29 February, 3 more cases in Greece were confirmed. A friend of the 38-year-old woman who was the first case in Greece, was admitted to the AHEPA University Hospital.[10] Additionally, two more people in Athens were admitted to the General Hospital Sotiria, bringing the country total to seven confirmed cases.[11]

March

On 4 March, 2 more cases in Greece were confirmed. A middle-aged man in close contact with the fifth confirmed case, tested positive and remains in solitary confinement at AHEPA University Hospital.[12] Additionally, a man who had traveled to Israel and Egypt, was admitted to the General University Hospital of Patras, bringing the country total to nine confirmed cases.[13]

On 5 March, 22 more cases in Greece were confirmed. The 66-year-old's wife, who was the ninth case in Greece, tested positive and was admitted to the same hospital as her husband.[14] 21 of their fellow travelers also tested positive, bringing the country total to 31 cases.[15]

On 6 March, 14 more cases in Greece we confirmed. Eleven members of the Israel-Egypt travel group, as well as three people who afterwards came in contact with them, tested positive, bringing the country total to 45 confirmed cases. Schools, universities, theaters and cinemas will remain closed until 22 March in three of the affected areas (Achaia, Ileia and Zakynthos). Until then, sports games in these areas will be taking place without any spectators.[16]

On 7 March 21 more cases in Greece were confirmed. Thirteen people in Achaia and Ileia, seven in Attica and one in Euboea tested positive, bringing the country total to 66 confirmed cases.[17]

On 8 March, 7 more cases in Greece were confirmed, bringing the country total to 73.[18]

On 9 March, 11 more cases in Greece were confirmed, bringing the country total to 84.[19] Among those cases was the first one to be reported in Lesbos, raising fears that the virus could spread to the island's tightly packed refugee camps.[20]

On 10 March, Evangelos Marinakis, the owner of the football clubs Olympiacos in Greece and Nottingham Forest in England, informed the public via social media that he had contracted the virus, and urged all to follow the orders of health professionals.[21] Health Minister Vasilis Kikilias announced the closure of all educational institutions for 14 days.[22]

On 11 March, 10 more cases in Greece were confirmed, bringing the country total to 99. The 66-year-old man hospitalised in Rio is diagnosed with multi organ dysfunction syndrome.[23]

On 12 March, the 66-year-old patient in Rio succumbed to the disease, resulting in the first virus-related death in Greece.[24] 18 more cases were confirmed, bringing the country total to 117[25]. The first two reported cases in Greece, a mother and her child, were released from the hospital, having fully recovered.[26]

On 13 March, Katerina Sakellaropoulou was sworn in President of Greece in the Hellenic Parliament and became the first woman to hold the office, succeeding Prokopis Pavlopoulos. Sakellaropoulou suspended the protocol ceremony for the inauguration scheduled for Saturday 14 and no handshakes were allowed.[27] [28] 73 more cases were confirmed bringing the total to 190.[29]

On March 14, A 90-year-old man hospitalised in Ptolemaida died. [30] Also, a 67-year-old man hospitalised in Zakynthos died.[31] 38 more cases were confirmed bringing the total to 228, while 6 more recovered bringing the total to 8.[32]

On March 14, testing strategy shifted to only elderly, severely ill, and healthcare personnel. It is announced by Dr. S. Tsiodras in EODY Press Release[33]

On March 15, a 53-year-old man died from the virus, during his hospitalization in AHEPA. This was the fourth death overall in Greece.[34] 103 more cases were confirmed bringing the total to 331[35]

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Response measures

Cell Broadcast Message sent on all smartphones in Greece by the General Secretariat for Civil Protection on March 11, with general instructions regarding the pandemic

The Hellenic Ministry of Health announced the following measures:[19]

  • Nationwide suspension of the operation of all Open Care Centers for the Elderly for four weeks
  • No conference to be held in the country for four weeks
  • On March 9, all school trips were banned, all sports games were to be played with no fans attending and all school championships were cancelled.[36]
  • From March 10, the educational institutions of all levels were closed for 14 days.[37]
  • On 12 March, a two-week closure of all theatres, courthouses, cinemas, gyms, playgrounds and clubs was announced.[38]
  • On 13 March, the nationwide closure of all museums and archaeological sites, as well as all malls, cafes, restaurants, bars and food outlets, excluding food outlets that offer take-away and delivery only, was announced. [39]

Debate about Holy Communion

Despite the coronovirus outbreak, the Church of Greece announced that the Holy Communion, in which churchgoers eat pieces of bread soaked in wine from the same chalice, will continue as a practice.[40] The Holy Synod stated that the Holy Communion "cannot be the cause of the spread of illness", with Metropolitan Seraphim saying that the wine was without blemish because it represented the blood and body of Christ, and that "whoever attends Holy Communion is approaching God, who has the power to heal".[40] Attendance is especially high in the coming holiday season among the most elderly Greeks.[41]

The Church's stance prompted criticism from the opposition Syriza party, with left-wing former prime minister Alexis Tsipras criticising the church stance as "anti-scientific, anachronistic and a threat to public health" and former health minister Pavlos Polakis asking "How can we halt gatherings such as the carnival, and allow people in churches to drink out of the same spoon?".[42] In a statement in early March 2020, the governing Holy Synod of the Orthodox Church of Greece encouraged sick worshippers to "temporarily stay away from mass gatherings and avoid kisses and embraces."[42]

Some high-profile Greek medical doctors publicly supported the continuation of practicing Holy Communion, causing a sharp reaction by the Greek Association of Hospital Doctors[43] (Greek: Ομοσπονδία Ενώσεων Νοσοκομειακών Γιατρών Ελλάδος (OENGE)).

On 11 March, Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis, in a nationally televised address, argued that "religious duties should be adjusted to the reality" and "be carried out at home in order to limit large gatherings" and urged the public to follow the instructions of doctors and experts, and the Church of Greece to cooperate in enforcing the public health regulations.[44] Two days later, the Archbishop of Athens and all Greece Ieronymos stated that the Church had no "faith meter" nor maintains an "attendance register" and claimed that it agrees with and implements the public health precautionary measures taken by the competent national authorities.[45]

See also

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