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Greece Reports a Record of 269 New Confirmed Coronavirus Cases

ATHENS — There are another 269 new cases of coronavirus on Tuesday, with 39 of these tested at Greece's entry points, the National Public Health Organization said.

All cases since the pandemic reached Greece total 7,472, of whom 1,742 are related to travel abroad and 3,516 to an already registered case.

Twenty-five people are in ICUs, and 7 of them are women. Their median age is 67 years, and slighly over half have an underlying condition or are aged 70 and above. Another 137 have been discharged from ICUs since the first outbreak in Greece.

In addition, another 2 people died, bringing the fatalities to 232. Of these, 82 were women. The median age of all was 77 years and 95.3 pct had an underlying condition and/or were 70 years old or older.

Of the 269 cases, 220 were infected in Greece. Of these, 25 are linked to identified clusters and 18 to recent travel within Greece.

Greatest concentrations are in the following regions: Attica (98), Thessaloniki (70), Cycladic Islands (10) and Imathia (6). The rest of the regions reported between 1 and 4 cases each.

 

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Beyond the ancient stones and historical landmarks, Eastern Macedonia and Thrace invites travelers to immerse themselves in a vibrant tapestry of culture, where the threads of tradition, festivals, and local customs intertwine to create a rich and diverse heritage.

As explorers venture beyond the well-trodden paths of Eastern Macedonia and Thrace, they are rewarded with the discovery of hidden gems – charming villages, lesser-known attractions, and off-the-beaten-path wonders that encapsulate the true essence of this Greek region.

The Cities: Alexandroupolis Komotini Xanthi Kavala Drama Towns/Villages: Soufli Orestiada Didymoteicho Maronia Fanari Porto Lagos Eleftheroupoli Keramoti Nea Karvali Doxato - near Drama Kazavitis Limenaria Limenas Chora Samothrace Islands: Thassos Samothrace Museums: Archaeological Museum of Alexandroupolis Archaeological Museum of Komotini Archaeological Museum of Abdera Archaeological Museum of Kavala Archaeological Museum of Drama Archaeological Museum of Thassos Archaeological Museum of Samothrace Municipal Art Gallery of Didymoteicho The Art of Silk Museum of Soufli The Mineral Museum of Evros Municipal Art Gallery of Xanthi The House of Shadows in Xanthi Monuments: Ecclesiastical Museum of Komotini - Imaret of Komotini Halil Bey Mosque of Kavala Remains of ancient Via Egnatia Anastasiadis House (Marbled House) of Drama Archaeological Sites: Evros-Didymoteicho – Land of the Castles: Pythio, Kale, Avanta, Potamou Archaeological Exhibition of Spileo Megalithic Gate of Ancient Ismara in Maroneia Ancient Theater of Maroneia Archaeological Site of Avdira (Abdera) – home of philosophers: Democritus, Protagoras, etc.

Welcome to some highlights of the history, cities, sites, and nature that await visitors to Eastern Macedonia and Thrace.

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