The greater Athens area (Attica prefecture), greater Thessaloniki in northern Greece and the adjacent prefecture of Halkidiki have been designated as “red zones” in terms of Covid-19 concentrations, with the most prominent measure being a 6 p.m. to 5 a.m. curfew for all non-essential outdoor movement.
Also, high schools that managed to open last week will again be closed as of Monday. However, junior high schools, primary schools and pre-schools will continue to operate.
Only super markets and retailers selling non-durable goods will remain open on Saturday, along with petrol stations and most pharmacies – but only up until 5 p.m.
Places of worship around the country will be allowed to hold services with worshipers present under the current restrictions imposed, such as a ceiling on the number of people inside a building, depending on its size, the mandatory wearing of face masks, social distancing etc.
