Following a rise in coronavirus infections particularly in the centre of Athens, as of today there are new coronavirus measures.
The emergency measures which will last until October 4, are as follows:
- Indoor and outdoor gatherings are limited to 9 people, except for areas already regulated, such as restaurants
- Indoor and outdoor concerts are suspended, as are indoor film screenings
- Baptisms, weddings and funerals may have a maximum of 20 people in attendance
- People from vulnerable groups such as migrants who have tested positive to the virus but are asymptomatic will be transferred to hotels and be under medical care there
- 40% of private and public business employees must work from home
- Public sector employees must arrive at and depart from work in three stages (at 7:00, 8:00 and 9:00 a.m.)
- Private sector companies must do the same, but at four stages
- People 65 or older must limit their social outings for 14 days, and their contacts to immediate family members