Greece Keeps Covid-19 Measures in Place, Considers 4th Booster Shot

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Greek health authorities said this week that Covid-19 measures would remain as is through to the end of the month and that the possibility of a fourth booster shot for the whole population was under consideration. Infectious disease expert Vana Papaevangelou said the country’s Covid committee had decided against lifting any more measures until the […]

Covid-19: Greece to Drop Fine for Unvaccinated Seniors

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Greece will stop fining seniors who have not been vaccinated starting April 15, said Health Minister Thanos Plevris on Thursday, adding that the measure may be reinstated in September when a new wave of Covid-19 is expected. Plevris said that so far more than 90 percent of the 60+ population in Greece has been vaccinated […]

Greece to Lift Covid-19 Measures for the Vaccinated by End of March

By admin 21 Φεβρουαρίου 2022 No comment

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Photo: Shutterstock Greek authorities are planning to lift Covid-19 measures by the end of March but only for those who are vaccinated, said Health Minister Thanos Plevris on Monday, adding that Omicron was a “dangerous” variant. Plevris said those who had chosen not to get vaccinated are putting themselves and society as a whole at […]

Greece Loosens More Covid-19 Restrictions

By admin 17 Φεβρουαρίου 2022 No comment

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A number of Covid-19 restrictions will be lifted in Greece, allowing standing customers at bars, clubs and cafes, full-house conferences and events, and a 50 percent capacity at sports events starting on Saturday, February 19, Health Minister Thanos Plevris announced on Thursday. Plevris announced the news after a meeting on Wednesday of the country’s Covid […]

Greece Braces for Omicron Wave, Urges Vaccination

By admin 5 Ιανουαρίου 2022 No comment

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archive photo Greek authorities are urging the public to get vaccinated or get booster shots in the midst of an Omicron wave which has kept cases above 43,000 in the last few days. Speaking to SKAI television, Greek Health Minister Thanos Plevris said the government would consider “partially easing” restrictions, but this he said would […]

Covid-19: Unvaccinated Greeks Must Have Negative Test to Enter Banks, Restaurants

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Unvaccinated Greeks will no longer be allowed into banks, public services, restaurants, cafes, bars and entertainment venues unless they present a negative PCR or rapid test result, Health Minister Thanos Plevris announced on Tuesday, following a spike in coronavirus cases this week. Greece’s National Public Health Organization (EODY) announced a record 6,700 new

Greece Lifts Most Covid-19 Restrictions Countrywide

By admin 6 Οκτωβρίου 2021 No comment

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Deputy Health Minister Mina Gaga; Health Minister Thanos Plevris; EODY President Theoklis Zaoutis. Photo source: Ministry of Health In an about-turn, the Greek Health Ministry announced on Wednesday that all restrictions for regions with high Covid-19 rates would be lifted, including curfews, as of Saturday, October 9. Health Minister Thanos Plevris, together with newly

Covid-19: Greece to Grant More ‘Freedoms’ to the Vaccinated

By admin 5 Οκτωβρίου 2021 No comment

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Photo source: Ministry of Health Vaccinated individuals in Greece may soon be granted more liberties including admission to indoor venues and live music events as the government prepares to announce a series of revised Covid-19 measures ahead of winter. The new set of rules to be announced on Wednesday by Health Minister Thanos Plevris may […]