Mass Covid-19 rapid tests in Elefsina, West Attica. Photo source: Municipality of Elefsina have been extended by one week, until December 30, the Greek General Secretariat for Civil Protection announced on Thursday. The decision was taken due to the high coronavirus (Covid-19) infection rates that continue to appear in both areas. The extension of restrictions in West Attica specifically concern the municipalities of Aspropyrgos, Elefsina and Mandra-Idilia. In the regional unit of Kozani, high infection rates have been recorded in the municipalities of Kozani, Eordea, Voio, Servion and Velventou. The additional safety restrictions in West Attica and Kozani include a strict curfew (non-essential movement is banned from 6pm until 5am) while all retail stores will remain closed, including those operating with the click-away method (phone or online orders). All religious services, except funerals, are also suspended.