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Maik:
--- Quote ---Greece May Make Mask-wearing Mandatory in More Indoor Public Places
The Greek government may make mask-wearing mandatory in more indoor public places, in the coming days, if deemed necessary by medical experts to limit the spread of the coronavirus (Covid-19).
Greece on late Sunday extended the rule – until August 4 – on wearing face masks in all Greek supermarkets by staff and customers.
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https://news.gtp.gr/2020/07/27/greece-may-make-mask-wearing-mandatory-more-indoor-public-places/
Maik:
--- Quote ---Face masks mandatory in enclosed spaces
With cases of the coronavirus steadily rising, face masks will as of Saturday be compulsory in all public indoor spaces as part of a fresh batch of measures announced by Deputy Civil Protection Minister Nikos Hardalias Friday.
The mask requirement applies to churches too, he said, while he also strongly recommended face coverings in crowded outdoor areas.
The deputy minister further announced the suspension of visiting hours at hospitals and care homes until August 15.
As of Monday, a maximum of 100 guests will be allowed to attend weddings and christenings, while a ban on religious festivals has been extended to August 31, he said.
What’s more, between August 3 and 9, entertainment venues will only be allowed to have customers that are seated. This applies to clubs, live music venues, bars, restaurants, cafes etc.
Measures for maintaining safe distances on beaches are extended until August 31, as are those on private leisure boats and commercial tourist ships.
The total number of cases climbed to 4,477 Friday. Three more deaths were also reported, pushing the total tally to 206.
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https://www.ekathimerini.com/255339/article/ekathimerini/news/face-masks-mandatory-in-enclosed-spaces
Maik:
--- Quote ---Greece makes masks compulsory on ferry decks after rise in COVID-19 cases
Greece will make mask-wearing compulsory on the decks of ferries sailing to its islands, extending the requirement beyond indoor public spaces, after a sudden rise in coronavirus infections that could put its crucial tourism season at risk.
The new measure will go into effect from Tuesday until Aug. 18, as the summer holiday season hits its peak.
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https://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-health-coronavirus-greece-masks/greece-makes-masks-compulsory-on-ferry-decks-after-rise-in-covid-19-cases-idUKKBN24Z1P4
Maik:
--- Quote ---Greece 'formally' in second wave of outbreak
Greece is “formally” in the midst of a second wave of the coronavirus pandemic, one of the country’s top infectious disease experts has told the Guardian, writes Helena Smith, the Guardian’s Athens correspondent.
After recording its highest number of positive diagnoses ever – a record 203 cases on Sunday – the nation has reached a critical juncture in its ability to contain further spread of the virus.
“We can say that Greece has formally entered a second wave of the epidemic. This is the point that we could win or lose the battle,” said Gkikas Magiorkinis, assistant professor of hygiene and epidemiology at Athens university.
Until this month, Greek health officials appeared to have the epidemic under control but Magiorkinis said the abrupt rise, compounded by a sudden jump in the number requiring intubation, up from nine on 1 August to 22 last night, left no doubt that the highly contagious disease was working its way through society.
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https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2020/aug/10/coronavirus-live-news-us-infections-pass-500000-as-greece-sees-highest-ever-daily-cases
Maik:
--- Quote ---Greek PM unveils new measures amid record spike in Covid-19 inefctions
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Thursday announced fresh measures aimed at containing a record spike in coronavirus infections.
The use of masks outdoors will become mandatory, Mitsotakis said in a televised address.
Meanwhile, authorities will impose a curfew from 12.30 a.m. until 5 a.m. in regions that belong to risk levels three and four in the four-tier system.
The new measures will come into effect on Saturday at 6 a.m.
Health authorities announced 882 new coronavirus cases on Thursday, as well as 15 new deaths.
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https://www.ekathimerini.com/258380/article/ekathimerini/news/greek-pm-unveils-new-measures-amid-record-spike-in-covid-19-inefctions
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