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“The next important step will be taken on May 25, when – after the approval of the Infectious Diseases Committee – restaurants will open under specific hygiene measures and the observance of distances wil apply.”
“In recent days, significant strides have been made on the road to the new normality,” said government spokesman Stelios Petas. Briefing political reporters “On Saturday, the organized beaches were opened and as of Sunday our churches reopened in the presence of the faithful. “The general picture in both cases is positive, “he said.
As he characteristically said, “the vast majority of citizens continued to show responsibility and those in charge of the case took care of the implementation of the rules. Today, two weeks after the first step of removing the lockdown, as the relevant data show, the mobility of the population has significantly increased, but without exacerbating the epidemiological indicators. All the key elements from the positive cases to the unfortunate victims, on average, have remained the same. “
He added that “at the same time, hospitalizations in ICUs are declining. While also the number of tests performed has increased significantly. The mobility of the population increased significantly by 33% on average in May compared to April, when the most restrictive measures were implemented “.
Noting that the stay at home has been reduced by 26% , the government spokesman said: “The transition to basic necessities such as food and medicine has increased by 51%. This was followed by the transition to parks and recreation areas with an increase of 47%, while the use of public transport increased nationally but moderately, by 21% “.
Mr. Petsas also noted that although a significant part of on-line shopping remained, the opening of specific stores strengthened the transition to workplaces by 21% .
“The interesting finding is that the volume of electronic transactions for the quarter March-April-May has increased by 8% compared to last year. The imposition of the measures may have further compressed the use of cash and the conversion into electronic means of payment. There are many reasons, such as healthcare to avoid the spread of the coronavirus through banknotes or practically due to the limited access to ATMs and banks, “he added.
“In conclusion, the first two weeks of the gradual lifting of the restrictive measures have been successfully crowned in terms of health,” said Mr Petsas.
He added that today another step was taken to restart social and economic activity: “As provided by the original plan, interregional travel is now allowed as well as travel to and from Crete and Evia. Travel to the islands will be allowed from May 25 if the good epidemiological picture is maintained. With regard to foreign flights, the Civil Aviation Authority has issued five guidelines providing for extensions to the suspension of passenger transport flights. At the same time, the temporary ban on non-European citizens entering the country is being extended.”
Afterwards, the government spokesman referred to the return to order from today of the students of the 1st and 2nd year senior high as well as all high schools “with strict rules of operation” referring to the special measures that have been taken. Also today’s visit of Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis to a school in Pagrati , Athens and in the thanks he expressed to teachers and students for the way in which they “embraced tele-education”.
Mr. Petsas added that “as of today, another step is being taken in retail trade, as malls, shopping centres, discount villages and outlets are reopening – earlier than planned in our original plan”. that “inside the stores it is obligatory to use a mask by employees and customers, while where there are escalators the use of an elevator is allowed only for People with Disabilities, or for the elderly”.
“Archaeological sites are being opened at the same time, rehearsals and filming is also starting always observing the safety rules.
As of today, the zoos and botanical gardens are opening their doors with rules for keeping distances and a strong recommendation for the use of a mask.
Dietry units and personal hygiene and care services are back in operation, as are decorating services.
As of today, in terms of sports, it is allowed:
The operation of open and closed sports facilities and swimming pools exclusively for individual training from the age of 13 and over, by club athletes.
The use of swimming pools for therapeutic exercise by people with disabilities, as well as by their companions, if their presence is required.
The operation of the maritime facilities exclusively for training purposes by athletes, aged 13 and over.
Also, the group trainings of the athletes of the teams of the Football Societes Anonymes (PAE), which participate in the professional championship of the Super League 1 “, are also allowed”, the government representative also stated and noted:
“The next important step will be taken on May 25, when – with the approval of the Committee of Infectious Diseases – the restaurants will be opened under specific hygiene measures and the observance of distances.”
Source:- Ethnos.gr
