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Thessaloniki: The epicenter of the Covid-19 pandemic in Greece

Hospitals in Thessaloniki, Greece's second-largest city and the epicenter of the coronavirus pandemic in the country, are being pushed to a breaking point. Some are at capacity or near capacity, and ICU units are filling up at an alarming rate. Journalist Iliana Magra, who spoke to doctors and medical professionals on the frontlines in Thessaloniki, joins us to share their stories.

Iliana Magra is a journalist with the Greek daily Kathimerini whose work has also featured in The New York Times. 

Read her report on the situation in Thessaloniki's hospitals (in Greek) here: «Τώρα νοσηλεύουμε και 40άρηδες»

You can read the articles we discuss on The Daily Roundup here: 

ICU units filling up at alarming rate

Daily Covid death toll hits new high at 108, as intubations also rise to 522

Turkey issues Navtex extending Oruc Reis activities through Nov. 29

Athens calls upon Turkey to revoke ‘illegal’ Navtex

Erdogan calls on EU for dialogue, says Turkey’s future in Europe

Coronavirus report shows Nicosia, Larnaca situation deteriorating

Restricted Christmas on the way, experts say

Coronavirus: testing to the limits

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