Covid-19 Government measures

Business owners on the popular island of Mykonos are against a government decision that requires nightclubs and bars to close at midnight as a preventative measure against Covid-19.

Greek authorities have not only tightened measures aimed at restricting the spread of Covid-19, but are also imposing steep fines on violators for carelessness.

Greece will require a negative Covid-19 test for travelers entering the country from Sweden, Czech Republic, Belgium, Spain and The Netherlands as of August 17.

All travelers entering Greece’s land borders as of August 17 will be obliged to present a negative Covid-19 test result.

Greece will impose new Covid-19 measures, which include cancelling the 85th TIF and the setting of a curfew for bars in destinations such as Mykonos and Santorini.

Greek tourism business employers impacted by Covid-19 will still be able in August and September to suspend employee contracts.

Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis said the state would support tourism sector employees who have been affected by the Covid-19 pandemic.

All travelers entering Greece from Malta as of August 12 will be obliged to present a negative molecular test result (PCR) for Covid-19 upon arrival.

The Greek government has extended a ban on standing customers in all bars, clubs, live music venues, bar-restaurants and cafe-bars until August 31.

Greek health authorities have announced emergency restrictions for the island of Poros, after at least 13 people were found to be positive to Covid-19.

Greek health authorities may announce harsher measures against Covid-19, ahead of the August 15 holiday which marks the largest mass exodus of the year in Greece.

All of Greece’s land border crossings will be closed overnight, with the exception of the country’s northern entry point with Bulgaria, Promachonas.

Greek infectious diseases professor Sotiris Tsiodras gave explanations regarding the sudden increase of confirmed Covid-19 cases in Greece.

The Greek government has announced new rules for travelers from Albania entering Greece through the Kakavia border crossing.

Greece’s PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis urged Greeks to adhere to hygiene measures, in an attempt to encourage more vigilance in view of surging Covid-19 cases in the country.

The Greek government has announced additional measures to curb the spread of Covid-19 in the country.

Passengers traveling on Greek ferries will be required by law to wear masks inside and outdoors through to August 18.

Tourists in Greece wishing to make use of public health services will soon have to pay a token sum, after the Greek parliament approves an amendment to a relevant bill.

The government will assess the Covid-19 situation in Greece, following a sharp spike of confirmed cases, while health experts warn of a second wave if citizens do not observe measures.

Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis took to Instagram to send a message to citizens that it is absolutely necessary to observe the country’s protection measures against Covid-19.