28 new Covid-19 cases and 1 death in Greece announced on Friday

Twenty-eight (28) new confirmed coronavirus cases and one new death in Greece were announced on Friday July 17 2020, by the National Public Health Organization (EODY) in the last 24 hours, with twelve of the new infections identified at entry points to Greece.

The total number of cases so far since the pandemic’s outbreak in Greece totals 3,964 of whom 54.8 pct are men. Of these, 1,085 are related to travel abroad, 2,035 to a known case and the rest are of indeterminate cause.

Fatalities from Covid-19 in Greece have now reached 194. The median age of the deceased was 76 years, and most had underlying issues.

A total of 12 individuals are at intensive care units currently; 91.7 pct of these are men.