01/05/2020
Well done Greece, the strict measures put in place in Greece have meant they only had 15 cases in Crete with sadly the 1 death, zero cases for the past 2 weeks, so restrictions are starting to ease gradually. This is fantastic news for Crete, but with us here in the UK I've no idea when we will be safe to fly and if countries will want us if we lift lockdown too early.
Here is their lockdown lifting regime:
Road map for lockdown lifting
The roadmap is based on the assumption that everything will go well, the citizens will continue to comply with keeping safety distance and hygiene measures, they will avoid crowding and there will be no resurgence of the coronavirus.
There will be Surveillance of the impact of the lockdown lifting on 24-hour basis
Authorities have warned that restrictions will be reimposed locally or on broader regions should the number of infections will rise again.
Restriction measures were first imposed on March 6 with the closure of the schools, businesses were shut down in groups, while citizens were allowed to leave their homes only with “movement permits” since March 23.
Restrictions including movement permits remain in force until May 4.
Masks
The use of face mask will be mandatory in closed and busy places when the lockdown is lifted (since 4th of May),
There is a strong recommendation for the use of a mask, which is now mandatory in certain areas.
The gradual lifting of the lockdown has 7 stages and is initially published for May 4, 11 and 18. The plan for June will be announced on May 18 after thorough evaluation of the impact on the health of the general population.
1) May 4, 2020
First thing to be lifted is the obligation of holding movement permits via sms or handwritten papers.
Allowed in exercise outdoors and at the sea (swimming!). Organized beaches will open at a later point.
Opening of small shops, hairdressers’ barbershops, beauty parlors.
Bookstores, sports-stores
Garden shops, optics shops
Churches but only for individual prayer.
Public hospitals open again for tactical surgeries and external patients.
No car restrictions inside Athens (daktylios) for the month of May.
Allowed on vehicles driver and 2 passengers
Traffic restrictions from one prefecture to another will remain in force.
2) May 11
Students of the 3rd Lyceum grade will return to classes. Other Lyceum and High School classes will open on May 18.
Remaining retail stores
3) May 17
Churches open to the public, the faithful are allowed to attend religious services under strict rules.
4) May 18
Zoo and botanical gardens
archaeological sites
Gambling facilities (OPAP)
Traffic restrictions* within the country will be lifted all together, that is movement from one prefecture and away from the area of the residence permit will be lifted. Most possible traveling to islands will remain only for residents.
5) June 1
Shopping malls and department stores Cafes, bars, restaurants will allow to have customers in outdoors space.
Hotels of 12-month operation Remaining justice facilities, courts
Beginning of June
Entertainment and sports venues (cinemas, theaters, entertainment centers, gyms, etc.)
Restoration of the domestic flights
Primary schools and possibly also kindergartens and daycare centers.
6) June 15
Hotels that are usually open all year, seasonal tourist accommodation.
Opening of organized beaches
Restoration of sea traffic to the islands
Group sports
Hotel units and other accommodations on islands and areas where there is insufficient health infrastructure, are expected to open in late June and early July and once the issue of air transport has been resolved.
7) End June
Restoration of international flights
Restart of Super League
7a) Beginning of July
Opening of seasonal tourist accommodation facilities (hotel and villas with registered business)
It is noted that the labor rallies and events on May Day will take place on May 9, as movement restrictions are still in force eon May 1.
Large gatherings like in concerts and sports events are unlikely this summer.
