Greece Announces Extra Covid-19 Measures as Infections Rise

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Deputy Civil Protection & Crisis Management Minister Nikos Hardalias. Aiming to curb the spread of the coronavirus (Covid-19) in Greece, the country’s deputy crisis management minister, Nikos Hardalias, announced a series a new precautionary measures on Friday, including extra restrictions for the islands of Paros and Antiparos. On the back of Prime Minister Kyriakos

Stiff Fines in Greece for Covid-19 Carelessness

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Greek Deputy Minister for Civil Protection Nikos Hardalias. Greek authorities have not only tightened measures aimed at restricting the spread of the deadly Covid-19, but are also slapping violators with steep fines for carelessness, Deputy Civil Protection Minister Nikos Hardalias said on Tuesday, on the back of yet another increase to 961 coronavirus cases in […]

Travelers to Greece from Malta Must Have Negative Covid-19 Test

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Photo source: Malta International Airport All travelers entering Greece from an airport of Malta as of Wednesday, August 12, will be obliged to present a negative molecular test result (PCR) for coronavirus (Covid-19) upon arrival, according to a decision of Greek Deputy Minister of Civil Protection Nikos Hardalias. The test must be performed up to […]

Greek Civil Protection Staff Gifted Free Vacations for Efforts Against Covid-19

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Greek airline company AEGEAN and the Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) are jointly offering full holiday packages, including flights and accommodation, to Greece’s Civil Protection staff, as a small token of gratitude for their continuing effort to mitigate the impact of COVID-19. Leading hotel industry companies (SETE members) and AEGEAN are offering a six-day holiday

Greek Health Expert Explains Rise in Covid-19 Cases

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Photo Source: Visit Greece / Y. Skoulas Greece may have effectively contained the spread of Covid-19 in the previous months due to lockdown measures but the situation may easily “get out of hand” if vigilance isn’t continued, said infectious diseases professor and health ministry spokesperson Sotiris Tsiodras on Tuesday. Speaking during the weekly Covid-19

Greece Announces Rules for Entry from Albanian Border

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Kakavia border crossing between southern Albania and northwestern Greece. Photo source: makthes.gr As of August 16, all travelers from Albania entering Greece through the Kakavia border crossing will be obliged to self-isolate (quarantine) for seven days. The announcement was made on Tuesday by Greek Civil Protection Deputy Minister Nikos Hardalias during a televised

More Covid-19 Measures Announced in Greece

By admin 4 Αυγούστου 2020 No comment

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Greek Civil Protection Deputy Minister Nikos Hardalias on Tuesday announced additional measures to curb the spread of the coronavirus (Covid-19), as confirmed cases in the country continue an upward trend. Greece recorded 469 new Covid-19 cases in the past week alone, according to data provided by Hardalias. “We are here because there are signs that […]

Greece to Evaluate Covid-19 Situation after Sharp Spike in Cases

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Following a sharp spike of confirmed coronavirus (Covid-19) cases in Greece on Saturday, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Monday is expected to assess the situation with his ministers and health experts. The National Health Organization (EODY) on Saturday reported 110 new Covid-19 cases, bringing the total number of infections in Greece to 4,587. Saturday’s […]

Greece Announces New Rules to Curb Rise in Covid-19 Cases

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The Greek government on Friday announced a series of new measures to curb the spread of the coronavirus (Covid-19), following a surge in confirmed cases during the week. “In recent days, there has been a relaxation in terms of compliance with the measures and scenes of congestion and overcrowding have been noticed, which reflect on […]

Covid-19: Face Masks Now Compulsory at More Indoor Spaces in Greece

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Face masks are already mandatory on ferries in Greece. Aiming to limit the spread of the coronavirus (Covid-19) in Greece, the government on Tuesday announced that face masks will be mandatory for people visiting a number of indoor establishments including public service offices, banks and retail shops. The measure will go in force tomorrow, July 29, […]