Covid-19: Greek PM Wants Citizens to Self-test for Christmas

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Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis. Photo source: @PrimeMinisterGR Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis ruled against mandatory rapid testing for all saying it would be “unfair for the vaccinated”, but urged citizens in Greece to be responsible and take self-tests ahead of holiday gatherings and outings. Addressing a cabinet meeting, the PM reiterated that

Covid-19: Omicron Dampens Christmas Cheer in Greece, New Measures on the Table

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Photo source: Athens Municipality Greek authorities are examining the possibility of requiring vaccinated individuals to provide negative rapid test results in order to be allowed into closed spaces, following a surge in Covid-19 cases and deaths over the past few weeks. Despite reiterating that there will be no lockdown, the government is concerned about the […]

Greece’s Covid-19 ‘Freedom Pass’ Program Gets Extension

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Greece’s Freedom Pass program that offers 18- to 25-year-olds who get vaccinated against Covid-19 a pre-paid card worth 150 euros, has been extended until June 30, 2022, the government announced recently. Launched in July, the Freedom Pass card serves as a reward and an incentive for those aged 18-25 to get vaccinated against Covid-19. It […]

Greece to Require Negative Covid-19 Tests from All Travelers as of December 19

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Photo: Shutterstock Fears over the fast-spreading Omicron variant of Covid-19 have prompted Greek authorities to require as of 6am on Sunday, December 19, of all inbound travelers, regardless of vaccination status, to present a negative PCR or rapid antigen test result taken before entering the country. PCR tests should be performed within 72 hours before […]

Greek PM Says New Covid-19 Measures for Christmas Possible

By admin 16 Δεκεμβρίου 2021 No comment

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Concerned about the fast-spreading Omicron variant of Covid-19 and the spike in cases and deaths, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said he may need to order new measures ahead of Christmas. Mitsotakis said new rules will mostly concern testing requirements. The news comes a day after the Greek health ministry announced that all travelers arriving […]

Greece Updates Covid-19 Recovery Certificate Rules

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Starting today, unvaccinated individuals who have recovered from Covid-19 are allowed entry to all spaces as applies to vaccinated citizens after displaying a recovery certificate issued in the last 90 days. Health authorities announced that as of today, Covid recovery certificates will be valid for a period of three months (90 days) and not six […]

Greece Announces Covid-19 Rules for Ski Resorts, Christmas Theme Parks

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Greek health authorities announced a revised set of rules governing the operation of ski resorts and theme parks in efforts to curb the spread of Covid-19 over the holiday season. More specifically according to the new regulations which went into effect over the weekend: – eating areas at ski resort chalets will operate in accordance […]

Covid Recovery Certificates in Greece to Expire in 3 Months

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Source: European Union, 2021 / Photographer: Yorgos Karahalis Greece went ahead this week and decreased the validity period of the Covid-19 recovery certificate from the initial six months to three months on the guidance of the country’s committee. The relevant amendment, submitted by the health ministry in efforts tackle the Omicron variant and increase vaccinations, […]

Greece Announces Covid Rules for Entry to Christmas Theme Parks

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Photo Source: @Technopolis City of Athens Greece’s Health Minister Thanos Plevris announced rules for the operation of Christmas theme parks on Thursday, after confirming the country’s first case of the Omicron variant of Covid-19. Plevris said only adults who have been vaccinated or who have recovered in the last six months and children with negative […]

Greek PM: Seniors Over 60 Must be Vaccinated or Face Penalties

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Photo source: @PrimeMinisterGR Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced on Tuesday that all citizens 60 or over must be vaccinated or face a 100-euro fine in the government’s latest an attempt to stem the spread of Covid-19 without going into lockdown. “Greeks over the age of 60 who have not been vaccinated must by January […]