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Athens News Agency: News in English, 09-06-13
CONTENTS
[01] PM Karamanlis briefed on influenza issue
[02] Greek islands endowed by nature with beauty
[01] PM Karamanlis briefed on influenza issue
Health Minister Dimitris Avramopoulos briefed Prime Minister Costas
Karamanlis, in a meeting held at the Maximos Mansion on Saturday, on
the issue of the H1N1 Novel Influenza and on measures taken to shield
the country that safeguard it from the disease's escalating
development. "Greece is a safe country. There is no cause for concern,"
Avramopoulos said after the meeting.
Avramopoulos added that there have been 14 cases in the country so far,
eight of which have been cured completely and one is being treated at
home. The minister mentioned that the increase in cases is within
reason, while noting that it is a positive fact that all the cases were
detected at entrances to the country.
The Health minister stressed that the country has been shielded and
that all the relevant services have taken all the measures necessary
for the month of September as well, when there may be a possible
increase in cases.
"What is important is that we are in a state of readiness, instructions
have been given to all the services and big hospitals are ready,"
Avramopoulos concluded.
CAPTION: ANA-MPA file photo of Prime Minister Costas Karamanlis.
[02] Greek islands endowed by nature with beauty
The Greek islands are surrounded by an endless expanse of blue sea. The
islands constitute Greece's main morphological characteristic and are
part of the country's culture and traditions. The country has 6,000
islands and islets that are scattered all over the Aegean and Ionian
seas, while only 227 of them are inhabited. The Greek archipelago has
7,500 kilometres of beaches, out of the country's total of 16,000
kilometres. Many Greek beaches have received awards from the "Blue
Flags of Europe" programme and, apart from swimming, they are suitable
for diving, underwater exploring, sea skiing, sailing and windsurfing.
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