First batch of refrigerators for the Pfizer vaccine arrive in Greece

Following the vaccination plan for the citizens, the first 7 refrigerators for the preservation of the vaccines have already arrived.

Refrigerators assembled and stored in the Desmon S.P.A. on November 23, 2020 in Nusco, Italy. Source: Ivan Romano/Getty Images

The first 7 refrigerators of the upcoming vaccines, which are expected to arrive in Greece at the end of December, have already arrived in the country.

They are deep-cold storage chambers with specific specifications designed for the proper preservation and storage of the Pfizer vaccines.

Specifically, as mentioned in the OpenTV research, the refrigerators have a capacity of 100,000 vaccines, while the temperatures for storage are at -80 degrees Celsius.

An additional seven refrigerators of similar specifications are expected, with Greece being one of the first countries to receive the specially made refrigerators (according to the same report).

The refrigerators will be distributed both in warehouses and in 5-6 strategic hubs which will be selected based on the decision of the Ministry of Health and the National Organization of Public Health - EODY.