On Tuesday, December 21, 2021, Dr. Vana Papaevaggelou, Professor of Pediatric Infectious Diseases at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Head of the 3rd Pediatric Clinic of “ATTIKON” General University Hospital, member of the Hellenic Committee of Experts on the COVID-19 pandemic and member of the National Vaccination Committee, gave an online speech to the College community. Dr. Papaevaggelou spoke to parents, staff and alumni on "COVID-19: the unprecedented aspects and how to cope with them, child and adolescent vaccination”.

The event was organized on the initiative of the School’s Medical Services in collaboration with the Athens College – Psychico College Parents’ Associations, as part of continuous efforts to keep the College community updated regarding developments of the pandemic.  

A discussion with the Head of Athens College Medical Services Dr. Antonios Makris followed, during which all the questions and concerns were addressed. Mr. Makris also presented all the protective measures taken by the School as well as statistics on COVID-19 cases and student and staff vaccination. 

Opening remarks were given by Athens College President, Professor Costas Synolakis ΄75.