Greece Keeps Masks Outdoors in Fight Against Covid-19

By admin 24 Φεβρουαρίου 2022 No comment

Photo source: City of Athens Mask-wearing in all public spaces and outdoors is mandatory in Greece after the country’s Covid-19 committee decided to postpone its decision on the matter this week. The committee will re-examine the issue next week. Topping the agenda instead were health protocols to be implemented ahead of the country’s official opening […]

Greece Updates Covid-19 Quarantine Guidelines

By admin 30 Δεκεμβρίου 2021 No comment

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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 Increase Quarantine Hotels, Ship Isolation Cabins

By admin 20 Ιουλίου 2021 No comment

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Greek authorities have decided to increase the number of Covid-19 quarantine hotels as well as ship isolation cabins in order to address a rise in cases over the last week. There are now 47 Covid hotels operating countrywide up from 30 hosting people hit by the fast-spreading Delta variant. Greek authorities are also considering using […]

Covid-19: Athens Municipality Shuts Culture and Sports Venues, Technopolis

By admin 3 Νοεμβρίου 2020 No comment

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Photo source: @Technopolis City of Athens In efforts to curb the spread of the coronavirus pandemic, the Municipality of Athens has suspended the operation of the capital’s sports facilities, creative learning centers, museums and cultural venues. The municipality’s decision aims to keep Athens’ citizens safe and is in line with the latest measures announced by

Greece on High Alert After Covid-19 Cases Soar

By admin 21 Οκτωβρίου 2020 No comment

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Photo Source: @EODY Greek authorities are urging the use of mask at all times and strict adherence to hygiene rules after the country announced a record 667 new Covid-19 cases in the last 24-hour period. Deputy Civil Protection Minister Nikos Hardalias appealed on Tuesday to residents in Thessaloniki, Ioannina and Kastoria, to follow measures and […]

Greece Mulls Plan B in View of Rising Covid-19 Cases

By admin 15 Ιουλίου 2020 No comment

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Greek Health Minister Vassilis Kikilias. Greek authorities said they were examining the possible implementation of an alternative action plan should “imported” coronavirus cases continue to rise. The government’s Plan B may include stricter measures such a mandatory mask-wearing in all indoor spaces and possible local lockdowns, said Health Minister Vassilis Kikilias

Greece May See Cruise Tourism Restart in August

By admin 24 Ιουνίου 2020 No comment

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Cruise operations in Greece may resume by August, according to recent discussions held between the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) and the Greek government. According to CLIA, the over 90-day suspension of cruise operations in Greece due to Covid-19 has led to a total national economic impact at least of 200 million euros while more […]

Greece Prepares Covid-19 Island Plan as it Opens to Tourism

By admin 10 Ιουνίου 2020 No comment

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Health Minister Vassilis Kikilias Greece’s emergency strategy, including air ambulance services, testing and health infrastructure on the islands to address possible Covid-19 cases will be presented on Thursday, Health Minister Vassilis Kikilias said this week speaking at the digital Delphi Economic Forum 2020. Kikilias presented key points of the strategy which will be

Greece Issues Covid-19 Action Guidelines for Hotel Doctors

By admin 4 Ιουνίου 2020 No comment

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As it prepares to welcome tourists on June 15, Greece issued this week a set of guidelines for medical doctors stationed at hotels on the islands and mainland detailing measures to prevent the spread of Covid-19 and the necessary actions in case of a suspected incident. The National Public Health Organization (EODY) noted that though […]

New Rules for Air Travel in Greece post-Covid-19

By admin 16 Μαΐου 2020 No comment

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New health protocols to ensure that air travel in Greece is carried out as safely as possible for passengers and crew, during the post-Covid-19 period, were announced by the Greek Transport Ministry on Saturday. The protocols come as Greece is lifting the measure that currently restricts citizens to their home prefectures and allow travel throughout […]