Greece Puts Price Cap on PCR Tests, Announces More Covid-19 Self-testing in Schools

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The Greek government on Tuesday announced a cap on the cost of PCR molecular tests for Covid-19 at private diagnostic laboratories and clinics. According to the General Secretariat of Commerce and Consumer Protection of the Ministry of Development and Investment, the maximum charge for a PCR test will be 47 euros from Thursday, January 6. […]

Covid-19: Greek Health Experts Say ‘Omicron’ Likely to Peak in January

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The fast-spreading Omicron variant of Covid-19 will be short-lived, said infectious diseases expert Gkikas Magiorkinis, forecasting that it may peak in January or in a second less possible scenario last through February. Speaking to Praktoreio 104.8 FM, Magiorkinis said the surge in Covid-19 cases over the last few weeks was raising concerns because many people […]

Greece Mulls Making Covid-19 Vaccination Mandatory for Some Age Groups

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As the year comes to a close and after Greece reported 35,580 new Covid-19 infections on Thursday, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis reiterated his call for vaccination while Health Minister Thanos Plevris said making vaccination mandatory for some age groups was on the table. “The effort continues. With science as an ally, we are fighting the […]

Greece Updates Covid-19 Quarantine Guidelines

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Photo source: EODY Greece’s National Public Health Organization (EODY) updated Covid-19 isolation and quarantine guidelines following the announcement of new restrictions which took effect today after a surge in cases this week. The revised advice comes on the back of new Covid-19 isolation and quarantine rules issued by the US Centers for Disease Control and […]

Covid-19: Greece to Celebrate New Year’s With Music Bans and Curfews

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Greek Health Minister Thanos Plevris. Greek authorities have pushed forward to 6am on Thursday, December 30, a set of measures initially planned to take effect on January 3, following a surge in Covid-19 cases in the last few days. Health Minister Thanos Plevris announced the news earlier on Wednesday after Greece reported 21,657 new Covid […]

‘Covid Free Gr Wallet’ App Can Now Store Greek ID Information

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Greek authorities have updated the Covid Free Gr Wallet application offering users the opportunity to store identity information on their mobile phones and tablet devices, alongside Covid-19 certificates. Launched in November, the Covid Free Gr Wallet app allows citizens to easily save Greek and European digital health certificates for vaccination, recovery and testing, as

Covid-19: Greece Announces Midnight Closing for Restaurants and Bars as of January 3

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The Greek authorities on Monday announced new Covid-19 restrictions, which include an earlier closing time of midnight for restaurants and bars. The new measures, which will will take effect from January 3, were announced by Greek Health Minister Thanos Plevris, following the recommendations of Greece’s health committee to curb the spread of the Omicron variant. […]

SNFCC Cancels New Year’s Eve Live Audience Events Due to Covid-19

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The Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center (SNFCC) in Athens, has announced the cancellation of all New Year’s Eve festivities that were scheduled to take place with a live audience. The center said the decision was taken following the implementation of new measures by the Greek government to curb the spread of the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic

Greece Introduces New Covid-19 Measures for Holiday Season

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Photo source: Municipality of Athens The Greek government on Thursday announced five new measures as part of its efforts to curb the spread of the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic following the emergence of the Omicron variant in the country. Speaking during a press conference, Health Minister Thanos Plevris said Greece would take additional measures based on […]

Greek Government to Decide Thursday When to Impose Covid Restrictions

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While the Greek government is considering to impose Covid-19 measures immediately after the holidays, the country’s health committee advising on the pandemic’s handling is calling for restrictions before Christmas. Speaking in parliament early Wednesday, Greek Health Minister Thanos Plevris informed that the Covid-19 health committee of experts is expected to propose