Covid-19: Greece May Change Expiration Dates of Vaccination and Recovery Certificates

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Photo source: European Commission / Photographer: Yorgos Karahalis The Greek government is considering to harmonize Greece’s domestic validity period of Covid-19 vaccination and recovery certificates with the validity period set at EU level. Speaking to SKAI on Friday, Greece Health Minister Thanos Plevris referred to the European Commission’s recommendation for EU

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 End PLF Requirement for Travelers

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Travelers visiting Greece will no longer be required to fill in a PLF form starting March 15, Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias announced on Thursday. Kikilias said the decision, approved by the country’s Covid-19 committee, facilitates travel refocusing management efforts on vaccination status. The Passenger Locator Form (PLF) was introduced in the midst of the pandemic

Covid-19: Greece Scraps Mandatory Outdoor Masks Rule

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Photo source: Athens Municipality Greece will lift its mandatory requirement of mask-wearing outdoors from Saturday, March 5. The decision follows a recommendation on Wednesday by the country’s Covid committee of health experts. Announcing the news, Health Minister Thanos Plevris said that it was highly recommended for citizens to continue to wear masks outdoors in cases

Greece Keeps Masks Outdoors in Fight Against Covid-19

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

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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

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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 to Decide on Covid-19 Measures for Carnival Festivities

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Archive photo of the carnival held in Patra. Photo Source: Karnavali Patras Greek health experts are examining the possibility of lifting Covid-19 controls for the vaccinated ahead of Orthodox Easter in April but due to the fast-spreading Omicron variant, carnival festivities to kick off next week will most likely be held with restrictions. Speaking on […]

Greece’s Vaccination Certificates Invalid from Feb 7 Without Booster

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Photo source: European Commission / Photographer: Savo Prelevic Greeks who were vaccinated seven months ago and have not received a booster shot against Covid-19 will no longer be able to use their vaccination certificates to enter restaurants, bars and other establishments, health authorities said this week as Greece pushes forward with its vaccination drive in […]

Covid-19: Greece Lifts Music Ban and Midnight Curfew for Restaurants, Bars

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Greek Health Minister Thanos Plevris on Thursday evening announced the easing of Greece’s coronavirus (Covid-19) restrictions following a meeting of the ministry’s health expert committee. As announced by the minister, the midnight curfew rule and music ban imposed on restaurants, cafes, bars and other entertainment venues will be lifted. However, such establishments will