Greece:- New measures starting 16 July, what to expect.

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New measures: Compulsory vaccinations and summer seats with application of Covid Free GR

The specialization of the measures announced by Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, proceeded by the Ministers of Health, Development and Digital Governance. Fines and obligated holidays for those who are not vaccinated. Five-day leave for those who are in the services after vaccination.

The Minister of Health Vassilis Kikilias, the Minister of Development Adonis Georgiadis and the Minister of Digital Government Kyriakos Pierrakakis made joint announcements for the specialization of what Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced in his speech.

The measures concern the introduction of compulsory vaccination in nursing homes and health care centres, as well as the operation of closed areas only for vaccinated people. The beginning is made with the direct vaccination of the employees in the care units of the elderly, which is the most vulnerable category.

The decision was taken along with new measures for catering and specifically for the operation of indoor entertainment venues only for vaccinated people, at a time when the government, after the freedom pass, is planning other incentives for vaccination.

Kikilias: Compulsory vaccination of workers in nursing homes and structures – The fines

More specifically, during the briefing, as the Minister of Health, Vassilis Kikilias, said, the completion of the first vaccination of those working in nursing homes and support structures for the disabled, should be completed by August 16. Vaccination of those who live there is also mandatory. If they do not get vaccinated, they will be suspended from work and their salary will be stopped.

As the minister explained: “Anyone who refuses to be vaccinated or does not complete the vaccination cycle will abstain from work without pay.”

Regarding the fines in case of non-compliance, the Minister of Health stated that they will be 50,000 euros and in case of recurrence 200,000 euros.

The Minister of Health, Vassilis Kikilias, also said that all the staff of public and private hospitals – clinics, by September 1, should have been given the first dose of a vaccine.

Specifically, a circular is expected for the hospitals in the next period.

“Legislation will come into practice so that public bodies will hire staff to replace those who are not vaccinated,” said V. Kikilias.

Three-member committees are created by NHS doctors and academics, per health district, who will evaluate requests from those required for vaccination exemption for proven health reasons, following a special list of exceptions to be determined by the National Committee.

Adonis Georgiadis: The measures focused on

-Until 31/8, only seated citizens will be allowed in restaurants. From 16/7 to 31/8 the closed dining and entertainment areas will be open only for vaccinated people. As he mentioned, in open outdoors areas premises can be operated with both vaccinated and non vaccinated, while areas of the premises that are closed, is purely for vaccinated.

At the same time, as Mr. Georgiadis said, business owners in outdoor entertainment can choose either to operate either for vaccinated only or mixed, ie to serve either only vaccinated or not to separate and operate with all precautionary measures.

– Armed forces and conscripts who have been vaccinated will receive 5 days leave.

FINES.

– In the first violation, a fine of 2,000 euros and 7 days of suspension of operation for a store under 200 sq.m. is set. In the second violation, a fine of 10,000 euros and a suspension of 15 days are imposed. In the third violation, the operating license is revoked for 60 days. Penalties can also be credited retroactively.

“It is a key issue for the Greek economy not to give the impression that control of the pandemic is being lost,” the minister said.

How indoor centres will operate – What applies to festivals and sports

Especially for indoor entertainment centres, only spaces for vaccinated are allowed with coverage of 85% of the useful area, with the provided conditions for the observance of distances and the precautionary measures.

All nightclubs, whether they are outdoor or indoor, operate in addition to the distance rules that generally apply to catering.

For festivals, the condition of filling in vaccination coverage by place is abolished. They are now permitted under the general conditions relating to anti-virus protection measures, in particular in relation to the operation of open-air markets and sitting-only entertainment.

FINES

In the first violation for less than 200 sq.m. the fine is 7 days closed, in stores over 200 sq.m. the fine is set at 5,000 euros fine and suspension of operation from the next for 7 calendar days. In the first recurrence and regardless of the area, a fine of 10,000 euros and suspension for 15 calendar days. In the third violation, removal of the operating license for 60 days.

SPORTS GROUNDS.

Sports games will be held with spectators who have been vaccinated, indoors or outdoors. The capacity will be 80% of the total (5% of them may be minors who have been tested), with a maximum attendance: 25,000 spectators for outdoor stadiums and 8,000 for indoor stadiums.

Source:- https://www.news247.gr/