Greece has decided additional measures to limit entry to the country in its aim to curb the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19).
Covid-19 Government Measures
Greek Travel Pages and GTP Headlines present a collection of updates for the tourism and travel industry concerning the COVID-19 government measures being implemented in Greece, as the situation evolves, to limit the spread of the coronavirus disease in the country. Greece is currently in lockdown and the government has already implemented a strict non-essential movement ban, in addition to travel restrictions.
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Seasonal hotels and resorts in Greece will remain temporarily closed from March 15 until April 30, according to a government decision taken due to the coronavirus outbreak.
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Greece’s Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is urging everyone in the country to “stay at home” to avoid getting seriously ill from the coronavirus (COVID-19).
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Greece has suspended all remaining flights to and from Italy after the government discussed additional measures in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19).
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Greece has tightened its nationwide shutdown further, in response to the rising number of coronavirus (COVID-19) cases.
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Greek health officials have advised vonunerable groups against travel due to COVID-19, while all cultural venues in Greece will remain closed for 15 days.
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The Municipality of Athens has suspended the operation of the city’s indoor sports facilities and cultural venues for 15 days, aiming to limit the spread of the coronavirus.
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An emergency plan to address the economic impact of the coronavirus in Greece has been announced by the Greek Finance Ministry.
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All schools and universities in Greece will remain closed for the next 14 days in efforts to contain the spread of the coronavirus in the country.
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Greece’s main trade and tourism bodies are calling for flexible working conditions due to the tight measures against the spread of the coronavirus.
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The Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority (HCAA) has temporary suspended all flights to northern Italy from Greece, as a precautionary measure against the coronavirus outbreak.
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Greece has managed to contain the spread of Covid-19 to seven confirmed cases, after a series of emergency measures that included restricting the country’s border with neighboring Turkey.
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