Greek authorities have extended strict lockdown restrictions on two municipalities in West Attica, as well as in other areas in Greece, until January 6, 2021.

Greek authorities said Covid-19 restrictions including a curfew, no travel between prefectures, and text messaging for all movement, would also apply for New Year’s.

The additional Covid-19 lockdown restrictions imposed on the prefecture of West Attica and the regional unit of Kozani have been extended by one week.

The Greek police will be maintaining an increased presence in public spaces and on national highways throughout Greece during the holiday season.

Greece is not relaxing its Covid-19 measures for the holiday season and is keeping its night curfew in place for the days of Christmas and New Year’s.

New measures to support the Greek tourism industry from the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic have been approved by parliament.

Officials have increased the quarantine period for arrivals to Greece from the UK to 10 days.

The Hellenic Coast Guard is stepping up checks on ferries and passengers to ensure that safety protocols against Covid-19 are being followed.

The Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority has updated the temporary ban on entry into Greece from outside the European Union.

All travelers arriving to Greece from the UK must self-isolate for 7 days as of December 21, according to the Greek General Secretariat for Civil Protection.

Extra lockdown measures will be imposed on the regional unit of Kozani in northern Greece for seven days to contain the spread of Covid-19.

Greek Civil Protection Deputy Minister Nikos Hardalias has announced extra lockdown measures for West Attica, including a strict curfew, following a sharp spike in Covid-19 cases.