First coronavirus case in Greek island camp
Yesterday highest-ever daily number of new infections, at 262
13 August, 14:34Another 30 people are undergoing tests," the official said.
There are over 3,800 people living inside the Vial camp, over three times nominal capacity. Several non-fatal coronavirus cases have surfaced in Greek camps on the mainland -- including 150 infections at a migrant hotel in the Peloponnese in April.
But this is the first case involving an island camp, where the worst overcrowding occurs. The news came a day after Greece registered its highest-ever daily number of new infections at 262. Authorities have blamed the spike in infections to the flouting of social distancing rules in restaurants, bars and public gatherings. (ANSA-AFP).