History: March 22 (#4)

History: March 22 (#4)
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March 22, 2020 Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announces a national lockdown and the country's first ever self-imposed curfew, in an effort to fight the spread of COVID-19.

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On March 22, in the year 2020: Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotaki s announces a national lockdown and the country's first ever self-imposed curfew, in an effort to fight the spread of COVID-19. The COVID-19 pandemic in Greece was a part of the worldwide pandemic of coronavirus disease 2019 caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2.

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Why March 22, 2020 matters: Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announces a national lockdown and the country's first ever self-imposed curfew, in an effort to fight the spread of COVID-19. What began on this day left a lasting mark on history. The effects were felt immediately and continued to shape events, ideas, and lives long afterwards.

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Historical context: March 22, 2020 The 21st century has already seen profound shifts: the digital revolution has co nnected billions while reshaping politics and culture; climate change has emerged as a defining crisis; and new powers have risen to challenge the world order that followed the Cold War. The event on this day: Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announces a national lockdown and the country's first ever self-imposed curfew, in an effort to fight the spread of COVID-19. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/COVID-19_pandemic_in_Greece (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)