Travelers Entering Greece from Promachonas Border Must Have Negative Covid-19 Test
Photo source: National Public Health Organization (EODY)
All travelers entering Greece through Promachonas border station as of July 14 will be obliged to present a negative molecular test result (PCR) for coronavirus (Covid-19) upon arrival.
The test must performed up to 72 hours before travelers enter Greece through the country’s northern border with Bulgaria.
The announcement followed a teleconference of government officials chaired by Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Friday.
The new measure was decided after a spike in Covid-19 cases was recorded at the Promachonas border check point this week.
Photo source: National Public Health Organization (EODY)
The government also announced that all travelers are still obliged to complete the Passenger Locator Form (PLF) 24 hours before entering Greece.
Moreover, the government will also be strengthening checks throughout the country to ascertain that all health protocols are being followed.
Greece on Friday reported 60 new coronavirus cases, raising the total number to 3,732.
According to the National Public Health Organization (EODY), of the new cases reported, 40 were found among incoming visitors after screening.
For more clarifications on entrance to Greece, travelers can find further information here.
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