Plan for the gradual easing of COVID-19 restrictive measures A bridge of safety toward a new daily reality 28 April 2020
Protecting human life is our priority Science-based Prioritising life decisions Transparency Group effort 2
We saved lives and valuable time We have We are creating new strengthened the mechanisms to deal with Health System the pandemic We are understanding the We are adopting new virus and how to deal methods of work and with it better with time behaviour 3
A quick response Weekly confirmed cases 22/03 Reaction time (days)* Nationwide lockdown 579 12 532 10/03 Educational institutions closed 379 6 293 08/03 258 Event restrictions 173 -3 121 73 * Note: From the first death to the day of the 2 Mar 9 Mar 16 Mar 23 Mar 30 Mar 6 Apr 13 Apr 20 Apr first restrictive measures Week commencing 4
Our health system has coped well Weekly total ICU capacity Weekly ICU capacity for COVID-19 % of occupied ICUs for COVID-19 1,015 999 948 881 797 353 350 318 256 217 41% 33% 27% 25% 34% 23 Mar 30 Mar 6 Apr 13 Apr 20 Apr Week commencing 5
We reduced the rate of transmission below 1 February April One infection x2.5 x0.5 Number of people who will get infected Transmission rate reduced Exponential transmission rate (but not eliminated) 6
We are in a better position February May 400 COVID ΜΕΘ Health Personnel +3748 (recruitment) ICUs 1015 565 (incl. the mobilization of 145 units (State) (State and Private) from private hospitals) Testing ~5500 ~800 (PCR tests per day) ~21m Masks* ~1m ~3m (for health personnel) (already distributed) (in reserve) * Note : Increase in national production up to 9m per month. 7
Now we are ready to move on to the next phase Strengthened Public Low transmission rate Health System Favourable climate New safety and hygiene conditions culture for outdoor activities Also learning from other Ensuring economic and countries social cohesion 8
Stages of the ‘‘new normal’’ Restoring economic activity while maintaining public health February - April May - June July and later Coordinated return to a Sustaining the ‘‘new Likely stages Initial outbreak and ‘‘new normal’’ with normal’’ yet remaining of the crisis containment continuous monitoring alert Vaccine Gradual reopening of social and Preparing for a possible Objectives Flattening the curve economic activity second wave in autumn Effective adherence to restrictions permits An effective treatment would be a more flexibility and freedom later weapon in the fight against the virus 9
Gradually increasing freedoms, with the option to reinstate measures if needed Continuous monitoring and Introducing new methods Gradual and controlled proportionate response and abiding by rules with easing of restrictive when risk of a flare-up is the objective of keeping measures identified the rate of transmission below 1 10
Strengthening public health A further increase in Continuous protection of Increase epidemiological available beds in order to healthcare personnel and surveillance, testing reach the European average increased recruitment capability and contact in autumn (~1250 ICUs) tracing capability throughout the country 11
Developing a monitoring and intervention mechanism A Permanent Observatory Identification and An intervention mechanism for the collection and implementation of a to make quick decisions analysis of relevant ‘Composite Risk Index' based concerning implementation information ( Health, on the country's risk profile of new measures based on Economy, Society ) to fight and activation of a ‘red flag’ the level of risk the virus intervention mechanism *Note: The composite risk index will include test result progression, contact tracing, and a model forecasting Health System spare capacity. 12
Accelerating digital transformation of the State Development of digital Collection and use of data Ensuring appropriate applications to inform based on a business security levels and citizens and to coordinate intelligence environment for protection of personal healthcare agencies more decision making data efficiently 13
Restarting economic activity in stages Reopening shops and Remote working, wherever Staggering of schedules. recommencement of other possible, in whole or in During peak hours* the use activities will take place part (70%), in order to of public transport is advised under specific protocols and significantly reduce only for business purposes close monitoring overcrowding in the and to commute to and from workplace and to avoid work unnecessary travel * Note: Peak hours are from 07.00 to 09.30 and from 14.30 to 17.30. Shop opening hours after 10.00am. 14
Schools Specific rules will be set to Opening up the education Distance learning where ensure student safety system must be part of the necessary for the proper “ new normal ” functioning of the school 15
New rules of social distancing Development of rules for the Development of specific Strictly following hygiene entire population protocols for various rules (hand washing and use (mandatory use of masks, workplaces / activities of antiseptics) and entrusting minimum of 1.5m distance) (shops, public experts for updates transportation, etc.) 16
May - Initial phase of easing lockdown restrictions ❑ Travel movements - Ability to travel freely within the prefecture, with some exceptions (travel to islands within the same regional unit is prohibited with some exceptions) – continuous reassessment with a view to eventual full liberalisation General Population ❑ Recreation - Individual exercise in open spaces; beaches (not organized) (1 st stage) ❑ Gatherings - Recommendation for limiting public gatherings of up to 10 people Monday ❑ Religious places - Individual worship with gatherings of up to 10 people 4 May ❑ Retail - Retail businesses with low congestion levels (books / stationery, optical, sports equipment, plants / fertilizers) Economic and Social ❑ Services – Hairdressers, barbershops and beauty salons (only with appointment), outdoor personal training and clothing / footwear repair Activity (1 st stage) ❑ KTEO – Vehicle check Education ❑ 3 rd Lyceum (high school senior class) and private tuition centers (strong recommendation for distance learning) (1st stage) Monday Economic and Social ❑ Retail - Retail businesses (all other categories), except shopping malls Activity 11 May ❑ Services – Driving schools – Betting shops except OPAP play (without seating; standing only) (2 nd stage) General Population ❑ Religious places - Divine Liturgy and other religious services with specific rules from 17 May (2 nd stage) ❑ Secondary education - A and B of Lyceum - and A, B and C of Gymnasium Education (2 nd stage) ❑ Private tuition centers for secondary education and foreign languages (strong recommendation for distance learning) General Population Monday ❑ Travel movements - Possible total suspension of travel restrictions depending on progression of the epidemic (3 rd stage) 18 May Economic and Social Activity ❑ Culture - Archaeological sites, zoos and botanical gardens (3 rd stage) 17
General directions ❑ Mandatory use of masks in public transportation, barbershops, hairdressers, beauty salons, grocery stores and other services that require physical contact between employee and customer Use of masks Safety ❑ Strict recommendation for the use of masks (fabric or other) in all closed spaces by employees and customers ❑ Elderly (strong recommendation to continue "Staying Home") ❑ Strong recommendation for limited movement in open public spaces from midnight to 6am Time Limitation Travel ❑ Recommendation to use passenger vehicles; suspending circulation rules within central Athens and free parking in metropolitan centers , with the aim of decongesting public transport during the two first critical months Journeys ❑ Use of public transport during peak hours (7-10am and 2-5pm) only by employees commuting to and from work ❑ Public sector employees in three stages from 7am to 9am Work starting times ❑ Private sector employees (except for banks, supermarkets and bakeries) in two stages from 9am to 10am (Athens / Thessaloniki) ❑ Commercial stores opening hours from 10.00am ❑ Recommendation for remote working in the public sector (except security forces, armed forces, health system) and Employment Remote working in the private sector for 70% of employees in May ❑ Possibility of work leave for parents with children up to 15 years old Special issues ❑ Businesses that reopen should have a minimum threshold of at least 50% of staff returning to employment 18
Cooperation between the State and citizens must continue Transparency and Let us join together, Trust with nobody left behind Hand in hand Individual and collective with science responsibility 19
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