Life returns to normal in the country after May 1, as announced today the Minister of Health, Thanos Plevris presenting the “road map” for the relaxation of measures.
From May 1 to August 31 will not be required vaccination and disease certificate for entry into retail and catering and the relevant controls are abolished.
Masks: The obligation remains in MMM – What will happen with summer travel
Regarding the use of a mask indoors remains mandatory until May 31 and from June 1, her obligation is lifted.
The minister, in particular, stressed that the obligation to use a mask for indoor use will remain in force until May 31, 2022. “From June 1, the obligation will be lifted with exceptions that will be clarified in the next JMC,” he stressed.
The minister did not mention public transport, however, according to information, the suggestions made by the experts are to remain mandatory. According to the same sources, the Ministry of Health is expected to announce in the near future – something that will be seen from the relevant JMC – that the obligation to use a mask will continue to exist in:
- Urban Public Transport (metro, buses, trolleys, trams, etc.)
- Taxi
- Ferry services (enclosed spaces on ships)
- Trains
- KTEL
About travel from May 1st to 31/8, the use of the vaccination and disease certificate for access to all closed and open areas is lifted. This basically means that even where there was an obligation to perform a test, it will no longer need to be performed. In the next period, the lifting of the display of the European certificate for entry into the country is expected to be considered, at which time there will be newer announcements.
Schools and self test
From May 1st, of course from May 3rd, when the lessons start after Easter, the self-tests in the schools will stop and only one rapid test per week for unvaccinated workers’ access to their workplaces will remain mandatory.
Easter celebration
About with the celebration of Easter Mr. Plevris stressed that it will be done with the existing measures.
As the Minister of Health said, from April 15 the fine of 100 euros is suspended for the unvaccinated over 60 years.
Finally, he stressed that all measures will be reviewed from 1 September.
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