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Christmas is the party that we spend in the warmth of our home with our loved ones and the first part can be observed this year, but the second is doubtful. For Christmas at home with restrictions but Easter is scheduled by the government due to the coronavirus pandemic.
The Government is in the evaluation phase of all epidemiological data, before the announcement of its plan to partially return to normality, on the occasion of the Christmas holidays in the coming days, as announced today by the Government spokesman, Stelios Petsas.
He assured that the gradual lifting of the restrictions will be developed based on the suggestions of specialists in infectious diseases, giving, however, a first stigma of concern that seems to be spread by the experts to the Palace of the Maxims regarding the spread of virus in the country.
After all, it is not just Easter or Christmas that is different in 2020, but the whole year, as the government spokesperson stressed today, with the government preparing to call on citizens to seek to celebrate Christmas this year. year in a close. family circle and without the traditional exchange of visits during the holidays, due to pandemic reasons.
However, definitely one of the favorite activities that Greeks must forget this year is getaways to winter destinations.
According to information in the main Star newsletter, our trips will continue to have restrictions and SMS, even if the economy opens slowly and carefully.
The following will apply during Christmas and New Years:
1) There will be no movement from prefecture to prefecture
2) All winter resorts will be closed.
3) The ski resorts will also remain closed.
Indeed, the measure to restrict movement from prefecture to prefecture appears to be extended even further, effectively dividing the country into epidemiological zones.
Holidays with closed bars
The information indicates that the government – following the epidemiological data – is oriented first to the opening of primary schools, then to retail and in the third and last stage of catering. Bars and clubs will be closed.
The most likely date for the opening of the stores is December 14, followed by the restaurant and some restaurants and cafes (their opening is calculated … Christmas Eve), which will operate only during sitting hours, punctual and strict protection measures.
According to Deputy Minister of Development and Investment Nikos Papathanasis, “we are evaluating the situation day by day and soon, probably in the next few days, decisions are expected on the opening of the market and the ways in which it will be done.”
He added, in fact, that “we have absolute knowledge of what is happening in the market and indeed at all levels.”
After Easter, a ban will apply on Christmas Day for any New Years Eve in the home, as restrictions on home gatherings will go into effect as a result of the 2020 changes.
Christmas shopping one click away
At the same time, the Minister of Development, Adonis Georgiadis, left open the possibility of opening certain sectors of the economy, such as seasonal sectors and toys, which have been particularly affected. However, he stressed that the market will operate under strict conditions, such as masks, distances, a limited number of people in the store.
He also stated that one of the measures that will be implemented will be the purchase through click away.
According to this plan, the consumer will order the product online or by phone, the order will be prepared, the citizen will make an appointment with the store manager and at the scheduled time they will go to the store to test the product and complete the purchase. .
In retail, the rules will be strict and related to the density of consumers within stores.
In the Ministry of Development there is the idea of not opening large shopping centers where the visitor population cannot be controlled, it has almost become a decision.
The headache is the running of seasonal stores, which you should definitely avoid the festive season. The ministry clarifies that the gradual opening of the economy will begin as soon as the infectious diseases committee gives the green light.
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