Greece’s Alternate Health Minister Mina Gaga has confirmed the government is considering monoclonal antibody drug treatments, with an initial 2,000-dose order to arrive in Greece by November 11.
Speaking with national broadcaster ERT on Monday, Gaga said that the infectious diseases committee is examining the criteria for administering monoclonal antibody therapy, noting that all countries give immunosuppressed individuals priority access to these treatments.
On vaccination levels and the low vaccination rate during the recent period, Gaga commenting on the decision to send an SMS outlining the benefits of the vaccination against COVID-19 to unvaccinated citizens stressed that it “is important to talk to everyone, using all means, including the social media.”
Commenting on the worsening epidemiological situation in northern Greece and the possible resumption of measures, the Alternate Health Minister said that is still a possibility “if needed and necessary” and something that will be decided after the health experts’ committee convenes on Wednesday.
