Covid-19: Volos Authorities to Close Waterfront Area
Volos, Central Greece
Local authorities in the town of Volos, located in Thessaly, central Greece, have decided to ban access to the city’s waterfront, as part of efforts to avoid the further spread of COVID-19.
The decision came after hundreds of residents gathered in the area last weekend, defying the social distancing measures announced by the government due to COVID-19.
Following a recent meeting with Volos Mayor Achilleas Beos, Central Port Authority Head Vassiliki Konstanta requested that the Volos Port Authority closes the entire waterfront area stretching from Argonafton avenue to the church of St Constantine, as well as the city’s coastal park.
Volos. Photo © Nikolaos Vergos / Wikimedia Commons
The ban is expected to be put into effect as of Monday, April 6, with access prohibited between 12am and 12pm.
Residents and people working in the area will be exempt from the measure.
State authorities are stepping up their efforts to contain the spread of the coronavirus through new restrictions. The Greek government on Thursday, imposed a ban on swimming, underwater fishing and the use of private marine recreational facilities throughout Greece.
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