Covid-19 Actions taken on a local level

Greece’s Health Ministry will be launching a new campaign to ‘convince’ Greeks to get vaccinated as Covid-19 incidents rise.

Vaccinations with the latest booster shot against Covid-19 began on Wednesday in Greece for priority groups with the country’s expert committee also approving the 5th dose for people aged 30-59.

An action plan to address a recurrence of Covid-19 in Greece is ready and will be implemented in the fall if needed, according to Greek Health Minister Thanos Plevris.

The 14 Greek airports run by Fraport Greece have received renewed health accreditation from ACI World for the measures implemented to curb the spread of Covid-19.

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced that starting February 24, all coronavirus restrictions will end and Covid-19 will be treated as other infectious diseases such as the flu.

Fears over Omicron have prompted Greek authorities to require of all inbound travelers to present a negative PCR or rapid test result before entering Greece.

Greek health authorities expect the number of Covid-19 cases to soar in the autumn and will be announcing new measures next week.

Greek authorities have ordered strict Covid-19 measures for Rethymno, Crete, and extended measures in Chania and Heraklion until August 25, after a spike in coronavirus cases.

An overnight curfew and a music ban will be imposed in Heraklion, Crete, from August 11, to curb the spread of Covid-19.

Greek authorities have imposed a curfew and music ban at the popular destinations of Zakynthos and Chania, Crete, to contain the spread of Covid-19.

Due to a spike in Covid-19 cases, the Greek islands of Mykonos and Ios are just one step away from having to follow strict local measures, authorities say.

Greece is considering to impose strict measures on Ios following an escalation of Covid-19 cases on the island.

The additional restrictive measures on the island of Mykonos, imposed to curb the further spread of Covid-19, are expected to be lifted on Monday, July 26.

The Messinia Hoteliers Association is urging people to get vaccinated through a new campaign launched to raise awareness on preventing the spread of Covid-19.

British travelers hungry for some sea and sun rushed to book their holidays to Greece after the UK eased quarantine rules for amber-listed countries.

Greek authorities have announced a seated-only rule for F&B businesses after a sudden increase of coronavirus cases in the country.

Greece announced that starting July 15, entertainment and F&B venues would be divided into Covid-19 vaccinated-only and mixed spaces.

Greece has not been added to the UK’s ‘green list’ of quarantine-free destinations, following the review of the government’s traffic light system for travel.

Greece is not on England’s announced ‘green’ travel list, meaning that restrictions will apply to people returning from the country.

The Greek Health Ministry has an action plan that includes emergency transport from remote islands and a high number of medical professionals stationed at health facilities at popular tourist destinations.