Mass testing conducted in Thessaly to tackle viral load

Health authorities were conducting mass tests in three municipalities of Thessaly, central Greece, where, despite a gradual easing of the viral load, research by the University of Thessaly showed that infections remain high.

Researchers identified the municipalities of Karditsa, Larissa and Sofades as the most affected, with the highest number of infections detected in Sofades where, according to the results of the epidemiological report, in the last two weeks (from Dec. 6 to Dec. 12), health authorities identified 498.30 cases per 100,000 population.

Testing has focused on the Roma communities in Sofades, although there was information that several people who had shown some symptoms were hiding to avoid be examined.

At the same time, checks have increased to ensure that those who are quarantined after testing positive or after contact with a patient remain in...