Athens: Greece on Thursday said face masks will be compulsory inside and outside to limit the spread of Coronavirus during the Christmas and New Year meetings.
More than 20,000 people have died of a virus with more than 600 at this time in intensive care.
The government has opposed the call from health experts for additional protection and limiting mobility, even among vaccinated.
“There is a major mobility during the celebration season and a large crowd gathered outdoors,” said Health Minister Thanos Plevris told reporters.
“At 0400 GMT on Friday masks it will be mandatory in all indoor and outdoor areas,” he said, adding that the size will remain valid until at least January 2.
All public celebrations and new year have been canceled and the entered travelers have been urged to test themselves on The second and fourth day after arrival, the minister added.
Additional restrictions on entertainment, sports, and long-distance work will be announced in the coming days for the period after January 3, said Plervris.
“It is not only a dangerous Coronavirus in life.
Bankruptcy is also dangerous, so is unemployment,” said Minister of Development Adonis Georgiade to Mega TV this week.
Although more than 16.5 million vaccinations have been carried out, including nearly 3.0 million Jab Booster, the authorities have difficulty persuading Greeks more than 60 to take Jab.
The monthly fine of 100 euros ($ 113) has been charged to persuade the elderly to take at least one shot vaccine in mid-January.