Greece Considers Scrapping Covid Certificate for Restaurants

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Greek authorities are considering the removal of most Covid-19 measures by Easter, including the need to present a vaccination certificate to enter restaurants, bars and entertainment venues. Infectious diseases expert and member of the government’s Covid management committee, Gkikas Magiorkinis said there may be no need to use of the Covid vaccination certificate during

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 […]

All Employees in Greece Must Self-test for Covid-19

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The Greek government’s Covid-19 self-testing strategy, which aims to detect asymptomatic cases, has expanded to all employees in Greece. As of Monday, May 24, two self-test kits will be available to all employees in the private sector – free of charge – from local pharmacies. One self-test is for the week May 24-29 and the […]

Covid-19: No Update on Easing Lockdown Measures for Easter Travel in Greece

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Discussions concerning the possible lifting of movement restrictions on travel between Greek prefectures for Easter are not a priority at the moment, Greek health experts said on Friday. Speaking during the Covid-19 media briefing, Greek infectious diseases expert Gkikas Magiorkinis said the pressure on the country’s health system and the high number of fatalities due […]

Greece Unsure About Easing Lockdown Measures for Easter

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Greek Deputy Minister to the Prime Minister Akis Skertsos on Monday told SKAI radio that it is too early to discuss if lockdown restrictions would be eased in Greece in time for the Easter holiday. The Greek Orthodox Easter this year will be celebrated on Sunday, May 2, and the question on everyone’s mind is […]

Greece Announces Covid-19 Self-testing Strategy to Identify Asymptomatic Cases

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Greek Deputy Health Minister Vassilis Kontozamanis on Friday said the government would soon launch a Covid-19 self-testing strategy, which is expected to help limit the spread of the virus and lead to the safe restart of certain business activities. The strategy, which will launch in April, will see pharmacies distributing free Covid-19 test kits to […]

Greece to Launch Platform for Free Random Covid-19 Testing

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Photo source: National Public Health Organization (EODY) In efforts to slow the spread of the coronavirus (Covid-19) in Greece, the country’s health authorities have informed of a new government-run platform that will give citizens the chance to get tested at no cost. Speaking during Friday’s Covid-19 media briefing, Greek infectious diseases expert Gkikas Magiorkinis said

Greece Unveils Online Map with Covid-19 Risk by Regional Unit

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The Greek government has introduced a new online platform that includes a risk-assessment map that enables citizens to track the spread of the coronavirus (Covid-19) in the country and keep up to date with the latest safety restrictions by regional unit. The health safety map was presented during Friday’s Covid-19 media briefing and is available on […]

TUI Cruises: No Covid-19 Cases on Mein Schiff 6 Ship in Greece

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Photo source: TUI Cruises / Martin Melzer TUI Cruises on Tuesday said that its 12 crew members of the Mein Schiff 6 ship, currently docked in Greece, have tested negative for the coronavirus and that there are no cases of Covid-19 on board. Τhe company on Monday was running routine tests on its crew members, when […]

Athens-Attica: New Covid-19 Measures Include Teleworking, Suspension of Concerts

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Photo source: civilprotection.gr A series of additional restrictive measures to curb the further spread of the coronavirus (Covid-19) in the wider Athens area of Attica were announced on Friday by Greek Civil Protection Deputy Minister Nikos Hardalias. Speaking during a Covid-19 briefing on Friday, Hardalias said the measures are aimed at protecting vulnerable groups, as