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Lockdown restrictions in Athens and the surrounding Attica region will get tougher
as of Thursday, February 11, and last until the end of the month, due to the recent spike in single-day confirmed coronavirus (Covid-19) infections and the mutations of the virus.
“Based on the new data, I take responsibility for the additional measures for the protection of public health,” Greek Prime Minister
Kyriakos Mitsotakis said on Tuesday evening while addressing the Greek public in national broadcast.
It is reminded that Attica was placed at
Mitsotakis made the announcement following a
recommendation by the health ministry’s expert committee, which expressed high concern of the cases reported in the Region of Attica, which also includes central Athens.
Level B-red (high-risk areas/strict measures) status of the coronavirus risk-assessment map.
Other areas in Greece that are already in “red” status include the municipalities of Eordaia (Kozani), Thiva and Tanagra (Viotia), Sparti (Lakonia), Zakynthos and Lesvos.
It is noted that separate measures have been announced for Attica, Thessaloniki and Halkdiki, which also have “red” Covid-19 status.
The basic Covid-19 lockdown and health rules are still in place for all areas in Greece, regardless of their risk status. These include
mask wearing in all public places, requesting
permission for outside movement (during the hours beyond curfew) for specific reasons by sending an SMS to the five-digit mobile phone service 13033 and
Greek Civil Protection Deputy Minister
Nikos Hardalias on Tuesday reiterated the need for all citizens this holiday season to follow the government’s safety and health measures taken to curb the spread of the coronavirus (Covid-19) in Greece.
“It is necessary to continue to be very careful, so as not to risk facing a new outbreak of the pandemic after the holidays,” the deputy minister said during the Covid-19 briefing on Tuesday.
This year there will be no big Christmas or New Years celebrations nor will gatherings of large groups of people be allowed, Hardalias reminded.
“Just as we spent a different Easter, this Christmas will also be different,” he added.