Greece’s Health Minister sets goal for all adults to be vaccinated by July

·

Greek Health Minister Vassilis Kikilias expressed confidence in Greece’s accelerated national vaccination program, expecting all adults to be vaccinated by July.

Over 100,000 inoculations were reached on Wednesday, with the minister saying that some 2.5 million vaccine doses are expected to be administered in the month of May.

“The target is to have vaccinated all adults by the end of June to the start of July,” the minister declared.

A nurse prepares a vaccine prior to the vaccination of elderly people at a nursing house in Athens, Monday, Jan. 4, 2021. Vaccinations were expanded from 9 to 50 hospitals nationwide on Monday. (Louisa Gouliamaki/Pool via AP)

The Health Minister added that that there has been no delays in the delivery of the vaccine, with the introduction of the single shot Johnson & Johnson vaccine accelerating the process, despite still being used in smaller quantities.

The country has already received 33,600 doses of the single-dose vaccine. 

Greece confirmed 3,421 new coronavirus infections in the last 24 hours, with 9 of these identified at entry points to the country.

There are also 83 deaths recorded in the last 24 hours, bringing the total of pandemic victims to 10,847. Of these, 95.3 percent had an underlying condition and/or were 70 years old or older.

Advertisement

Share:

KEEP UP TO DATE WITH TGH

By subscribing you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.

Advertisement

Latest News

Anthony Parissis’ Funeral Zeibekiko selected for HSC Young Writers’ Showcase

Anthony Parissis has been selected for the 2025 HSC Young Writers’ Showcase for his major work ‘The delicate art of a funeral zeibekiko’.

Liberal MP Evan Mulholland raises alarm in Parliament over threat to Coburg Orthodox church

Evan Mulholland has taken the Coburg church battle to Parliament, demanding action to protect the Greek Orthodox community.

Christmas favourite returns to SA: The 2025 Kalanda brings new energy to a 13-year tradition

The Vergina Greek Women’s Society of the Pan Macedonian Federation of S.A. hosts its 13th Annual Christmas Carols “Kalanda” Afternoon.

Food for Thought Network closes 2025 with AGM and tribute to Theodorakis, Bithikotsis

The Food For Thought Network will close the year with its Annual General Meeting, updating members and friends on its activities.

South Melbourne set for historic Australian Championship grand final against Marconi

A very big day awaits Hellas Melbourne on Saturday, as they will face Marconi in the Grand Final of the Australian Championship.

You May Also Like

Greece earns top 10 finish as Italy take home Eurovision trophy

Greece has finished tenth in the 65th Eurovision Song Contest in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, as Italy took home the trophy.

Nick Kyrgios in doubt for Wimbledon 2023 after Halle Open withdrawal

Nick Kyrgios has withdrawn from this week’s grass-court event at Halle due to a knee injury, ahead of Wimbledon 2023.

Five Greek beaches listed among the most beautiful beaches in Europe

Rankings of the Most Beautiful Beaches in Europe assembled by the European Best Destinations (EBD) organization, have been revealed.