“There is no case for horizontal lockdown like in the previous waves of the pandemic, any measures taken will only concern the vaccinated because they are mainly at risk,” he said. Stelios Petsas Deputy Minister of Interior on SKAI TV and the show “Unmatched”.
Regarding the lockdown in Austria, Mr. Petsas commented that this is a country with a different tourist season from that of Greece and takes immediate measures to preserve its tourism product.
When asked if there are any thoughts that the use of public transport should be done as in Germany with a certificate of vaccination, illness or rapid test, he answered that such measures are not currently being considered.
“We are not in this phase. The measures we are taking are already bearing fruit “, said the deputy minister and expressed the belief that the epidemiological curve in the country will drop sharply from the middle of December.
What matters, the deputy minister added, is to increase vaccination rates that seem to be going well in recent weeks and to persuade those who did both doses early to do the third now.
Mr. Petsas appeared optimistic that this Christmas will be much better than last year.
Regarding the controls for the implementation of the measures in the Churches, the deputy minister stressed that it is clear that the administrative and monetary fines will be applied for those responsible.
He spoke of a difficult task that requires a very good cooperation, but with a good mood the best results can be achieved.
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