In the last days, there has been a world-wide increase in all
epidemiological indicators, as well as in the number of
hospitalized individuals. The increase in infections is due to
BA.4, BA.5 variants and their evolutionary sub-strains.
Specifically, according to data from the Epidemiological
Surveillance Unit of the Ministry of Health, from 25 June until 5
July 2022, 19,503 positive cases were recorded within the
community, out of a total of 147,623 tests (positivity rate:
13%).
The epidemiological course in the last few days requires the
revision of the protective measures, in an effort to contain the
spread of the virus and safeguard public health.
As a result, the Council of Ministers approved a proposal by the
Ministry of Health for the reintroduction of the measure
for the mandatory use a protective mask indoors and in closed
spaces, for people over 12 years of age, as of 8 July
2022.
