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The count down on removing some of the measures that have been in place is something Government is now talking about.
As the statics show that Greece is on a good path in lowering the new cases of COVID-19, the next step is to restart our communities. This will not be rushed and each measure that will be removed will be done steadily.
The first to restarting will be businesses and schools but only lower grades at first. Below is the ideas that the Government will bring in depending on how Greece is coping against the virus.
Businesses.
Small Shops and medium-sized businesses are expected to open on May 4th, provided, however, they apply strict hygiene and safety rules: One customer per employee. The employee is required to wear a mask and gloves, while there must be clear signs of providing customers with gloves and antiseptic. This presupposes restrictions as long as 13033SMS is still in force, either codes will be removed or new ones will be added.
High school.
After May 10th , the return of the 3rd Higher School students (year 12). This is to allow candidates who are sitting for the Pan-Hellenic Examinations enough time for the necessary revisions in the subjects they will be examined in. The prospect of restoring other students for educating in the classrooms is expected to be decided upon accordingly and only after the necessary epidemiological data has been confirmed that it is safe for students to return.
Courts.
Within May, the country’s courts and tribunals are expected to reopen, although the principle rule will be to reduce overcrowding. In this case, too, the rule of minimal presence within the courts thus having lowest possible number of persons needed, in order to ensure the smooth and uninterrupted conduct of the respective proceedings.
Tax authorities.
At about the same time, it is expected that the state’s critical infrastructure and administrative services will be strengthened. Such as the tax authorities, which are currently working on security personnel.
Coffee, bars, restaurants.
It is estimated that a major change in regards to bars, cafes and restaurants reopening. Strict protocol of utilization will take place. Exclusively and only outdoors, whilst the distance measure will be observance at all times.
However, the timeline for the reopening remains unclear. Once again we will have to wait for the specific data. According to the opinion expressed by the economic staff, the reopening of the specific companies in May would contribute to the smooth restart of the real economy. However, there are objections. Mainly from the scientific community. Suggesting that cafes, bars and restaurants should open in the second wave of lifting restrictions in June.
Cultural sites, museums, stadiums.
At the beginning of the summer, the opening to public cultural areas and museums is expected, while at approximately the same time, sports facilities are expected to reopen.
Tourist accommodation.
In addition, hotels and tourist accommodation will reopen by July 15th. The reopening of Hotels that work all year round and then the seasonal ones is being studied. In this regard, the timeline for the restoration of air links from European countries and beyond, which, according to Mr. Mitsotakis, requires coordinated action. The elaboration of a coherent plan for at least a resurgence of Europe in the Member States. Tourism is a big bet for the restart of the economy. This is why the government is studying very carefully the plan with which we can “go on vacation”. Efforts so that tourism does not suffer a blow, a lot will be invested for the recovery of the market.
Source:- Ert1.
Feature photo:- Notos Cocktails Coffee Bar, Argassi, Zakynthos.
