Health Minister: Greece Set for 3m Doses of Covid-19 Vaccine

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Photo source: European Commission Greek Health Minister Vassilis Kikilias confirmed on Tuesday, that Greece would by December have access to a first batch of three million doses of a planned Covid-19 vaccine currently in large-scale clinical studies. Kikilias made the announcement after European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen confirmed via her twitter account

Attica Region Launches Regular Covid-19 Testing at Piraeus Port

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Medical teams stationed at the port of Piraeus (Gate E1) will continue to carry out random Covid-19 tests on returning to Athens travelers as part of ongoing efforts to curb the spread of the virus. Every day from 10am onwards, special squads consisting of volunteer doctors and health care professionals, will be conducting PCR testing […]

Greece Set for Local Precautions in Fight Against Covid-19

By admin 17 Αυγούστου 2020 No comment

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Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis. The Greek government is reinforcing its Covid-19 action plan as holidaymakers return to urban centers and schools prepare to re-open on September 7. Health authorities are increasing efforts to restrict the spread of the deadly virus after a surge in positive cases this month. In this direction, the citizen’s protection […]

Quarantine Requirement for Entry Through Two Greek Mainland Borders

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Photo source: government.gov.gr Greek authorities have announced a seven-day quarantine requirement for travelers arriving to Greece through the Krystallopygi and Kakavia mainland border points. The measure went into effect on Sunday through to at least August 31, in response to a surge in Covid-19 incidents found at the crossing points, according to a government decision

Greek Vacationers Screened for Covid-19 at Piraeus, Rafina Ports

By admin 17 Αυγούστου 2020 No comment

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The Athens Medical Association (ASA) in collaboration with Attica Region health experts carried out more than 300 Covid-19 tests at the ports of Piraeus and Rafina on Sunday, August 16, to travelers and ferry crews, as part of support efforts to curb the spread. “Aware of the fact that many citizens have been to popular […]

Athens Sprays Streets to Curb Coronavirus Spread

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The Municipality of Athens announced this week that special squads would be carrying out disinfection of the city’s streets and squares in efforts to limit the spread of Covid-19 as hundreds of Athenians return from their holidays. According to the disinfection program announced by Athens Mayor Kostas Bakoyannis, municipal squads will be spraying the city […]

Sabre Extends Distribution Agreement with United Airlines

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Sabre Corporation recently extended its global distribution agreement with United Airlines to provide travel agents access to the airline’s content globally through the Sabre travel marketplace. With travel restrictions beginning to lift, Sabre’s technology will enable the airline to effectively market and sell its expansive roster of fares globally through the Sabre

Greece Announces Extra Covid-19 Measures as Infections Rise

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Deputy Civil Protection & Crisis Management Minister Nikos Hardalias. Aiming to curb the spread of the coronavirus (Covid-19) in Greece, the country’s deputy crisis management minister, Nikos Hardalias, announced a series a new precautionary measures on Friday, including extra restrictions for the islands of Paros and Antiparos. On the back of Prime Minister Kyriakos

Greek PM Urges Youth to Take Heed of Covid-19 Precautions

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Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is calling on the country’s youth to practice social distancing and mask-wearing in order to keep Covid-19 at bay after Greece recorded an increasing number of coronavirus infections and deaths this month. Mitsotakis expressed his concern over the fast spread of infection particularly at tourist destinations, hours before additional

Italy Calls for Covid-19 Testing on Travelers Coming from Greece

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Photo source: Aeroporti di Roma: Fiumicino – Ciampino In an attempt to keep a second wave of Covid-19 at bay, Italy has ordered that coronavirus tests be conducted on travelers coming from Greece, Malta, Spain and Croatia. Incoming visitors or Italian nationals returning from these countries will be required – according to Italian media reports […]