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UPDATE – February 19: A third level (dark red) was added to Greece’s risk-assessment map. Level C-Dark Red indicates ‘very high-risk’ areas in strict lockdowns.
Greek authorities are re-activating the country’s color-coded risk-assessment map, giving areas a coronavirus (Covid-19) risk rating of
yellow or
red.
The announcement was made during the Covid-19 Friday media briefing by Greek Deputy Civil Protection Minister Nikos Hardalias.
The decision to once again divide the country into color-coded risk zones was made by the givernment following the recent rise in Covid-19 cases is certain areas of the country, with
Athens (Attica) and
2,597 active cases (at the time of the briefing).
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
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