Covid-19 Government measures

Following a 45% rise in new Covid-19 infections in Attica, stricter measures have been imposed on the Greek region which has been placed in “red” status.

The Region of Attica will allocate over 250 million euros to support over 9,600 small and very small enterprises impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic.

Greek health experts warn that emergency measures may have to be imposed on Attica due to the recent rise of Covid-19 cases in the region.

PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis expects Greece to return to normalcy by early summer, provided that the national vaccination strategy proceeds as planned.

Greek health authorities are rolling out a four-phase Covid-19 vaccination plan for people on the Greek islands.

The Greek aviation directive that allows only essential domestic travel between all airports in the country has been extended until February 1.

Greece is extending the mandatory 7-day quarantine rule for all international travelers arriving by air, according to the Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority (HCAA).

Greece from January 25 will ease a few Covid-19 lockdown measures but keep movement-related restrictions in place.

The EU has not reached a decision on a unified approach to movement of individuals in the Covid-19 era, which would help restart the economy and facilitate travel.

The Greek government may take further actions to support the country’s tourism sector in the near future, according to Labor Minister Kostis Hatzidakis.

Greek restauranteurs are calling on the government to provide support in order for businesses to remain above water until they are allowed to re-open.

Individuals living in Greece who have been vaccinated against Covid-19 will soon be able to request a digital vaccination certificate to be used when needed.

Greece plans to keep its lockdown measures in place in view of a Covid-19 variant which appears to be spreading at a fast pace.

After the reopening of shops, Greek authorities are considering the resumption of intra-regional travel and F&B services.

Greece has extended its temporary ban on non-essential domestic air travel until January 25.

Although Greece’s retail stores and shopping malls will reopen on January 18, the country’s 9pm-5am night curfew and movement via SMS system will remain in force.

Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis has announced that the Covid-19 relief measures, which include rent exemptions and employee subsidies, will be extended.

The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has welcomed Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis’ proposal for an EU-wide Covid-19 vaccination certificate.

A Covid-19 vaccination certificate will not be required for travel to Greece, according to Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis.

The Greek Tourism Ministry reminds of the rules that are in force for hospitality, tourism and travel during Greece’s Covid-19 lockdown.