In addition, restaurateurs, cultural and leisure businesses should in future be able to decide for themselves whether they will allow more vaccinated people or “mixed rooms” with correspondingly fewer guests. The State Ministry announced on Tuesday in Athens. A distinction will be made between two options: between rooms in which only fully vaccinated or convalescent people are admitted, and “mixed rooms” that could also be visited by unvaccinated people, but which would have to show a negative test, it said. Entertainment and leisure establishments, restaurants and cafes can decide for themselves; Shops such as supermarkets and pharmacies, on the other hand, can still be visited by anyone wearing a mask.
“Increase vaccination readiness”
Minister of State Giorgos Gerapetritis stated that the aim was three points: “The measures should increase willingness to vaccinate, protect public health and at the same time restore freedom for vaccinated citizens.”
According to the previous plans, every catering, cultural and entertainment establishment must in future state whether it will only receive vaccinated people. The company can then occupy up to 85 percent of its space. If people with a quick test are also received, the space occupancy may only be 50 percent. There should be more detailed regulations for open-air cinemas and amphitheaters.
