Greece confirmed 21,863 new Covid-19 infections and 56 deaths associated with the virus in the last 24 hours, the National Public Health Organization (EODY) announced on Thursday.
A total of 23,335 cases had been recorded in the country the day before, Wednesday, and 21,121 on Tuesday, making today the third day straight with cases numbering over 20,000.
Since the pandemic began, Greece has confirmed a total of 2,583,366 Covid-19 infections. Of the cases recorded in the last seven days, 196 infections are related to travel from abroad and 1,077 to other confirmed cases.
Covid-19 cases in Greece number 21,863
The 56 deaths associated with the coronavirus recorded in the last 24 hours bring the total number of people who have died with the virus in Greece to 26,424. Of those who passed away, 95.2 percent had an underlying condition and/or were aged 70 or over.
A total of 359 coronavirus patients are on ventilators in hospitals on Thursday, compared to the 408 undergoing the treatment the day before.