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:
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