Covid-19 Actions taken on a local level

The UK government has created a Global Travel Taskforce that will aim to implement a testing regime to reduce the current 14-day quarantine period of arriving travelers.

Greek health experts are troubled over a new surge in Covid-19 incidents concentrated for the most part in and around the Greek capital.

The Athens municipality has announced a new series of precautionary measures to curb the spread of Covid-19 in inner-city neighborhoods.

The Municipality of Syros-Ermoupolis and Marketing Greece have launched a new digital campaign, aiming to promote the island as a tourism destination.

The Athens Municipality has introduced a new online appointment service for citizens that need to visit municipal offices to process their affairs.

The running events of Run Greece 2020, scheduled to take place in seven Greek cities in September and October, have been canceled due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

The Region of Central Macedonia has been honored for its response to the coronavirus pandemic and received the “Heroes of Covid-19” in Northern Greece award.

Greece’s Archaeological Resources Fund has launched a collection of textile face masks featuring prints and drawings inspired by the country’s rich cultural heritage.

The World Health Organization (WHO) has praised Athens for the measures taken to protect the city’s vulnerable groups during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Zakynthos hoteliers are concerned about the Greek government’s decision to impose restrictions on the popular island, following a surge in coronavirus cases.

A Greek government support program funding small and very small enterprises is now accepting applications.

The East Med Yacht Show 2020, a prime yachting event taking place annually in Greece, has been canceled due a surge in coronavirus cases this month.

Greece is bracing for what seems to be an imminent second wave of the Covid-19 pandemic after a surge in cases this month.

The popular town of Chania on Crete, has imposed tighter restrictions in efforts to curb the further spread of Covid-19.

Starting Tuesday, additional measures will apply across Greece following a decision by health authorities aimed at curbing the spread of Covid-19.

Rail Transport Company STASY, as of August 31, will increase the frequency of services on Athens’ metro lines 2 and 3, in efforts to curb the spread of COVID-19.

Air France and KLM are assisting their customers that need a negative Covid-19 test taken before departure to certain destinations.

Medical teams stationed at Piraeus port will conduct random Covid-19 tests on returning travelers as part of ongoing efforts to curb the spread of the virus.

The Athens Medical Association and Attica Region health experts on Sunday conducted over 300 Covid-19 tests at the ports of Piraeus and Rafina.

The Municipality of Athens will disinfect the city’s streets and squares in efforts to limit the spread of Covid-19 as hundreds of Athenians return from their holidays.