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In a few hours it will be known which stores will open before the holidays based on the suggestions of experts in the management of the coronavirus pandemic, and which ones will remain closed.
As announced, the government spokesman Stelios Petsas will present jointly with the Minister of Development, Adonis Georgiadis, the government plan for the operation of the market until 11:00 am on Friday.
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The truth is that epidemiological data do not allow a wide opening of stores, something that has been highlighted in the clearest way both by Stelios Petsas and by the Prime Minister himself.
The only thing that should be considered certain is that hair salons and bookstores will open under strict rules, as has been announced so far.
Only with the Click Away method the reopening of stores
Beyond that, in regards to the opening of commercial stores, the government is considering the reopening of certain categories and exclusively by the click away method. That is, citizens will ask for the product they want and receive it outside the store, by appointment.
“The announcements will be made in a general and institutional way.” Click away could be a solution, but it cannot replace retail, “Development Minister Adonis Georgiadis said, among others, on Thursday morning.
Toy stores and electronics stores open from Monday
According to information, stores that appear to open their doors to the public as of Monday include toy stores and shops electric and electronics species.
At the same time, it is intended to give a “green light” to the operation of retail stores. clothing and footwear, always with his method click away, to avoid overcrowding.
In the same way, the possibility of operating in the same way, that is, without entering the store, and the great department store.
“It is true that we will not go to the inauguration as many had imagined,” said government spokesman Stelios Petsas this morning. “The epidemiological burden is very high, the cases have not decreased yet, the ICUs are not decongested to the extent that we would like. “Scientists are very wary of any additional openings,” Petsas said.
The lack of an Online Store for small shops is a headache
However, the fact that most small retail stores do not have an Online Store to operate the Click Away method will add weight to any decision.
Speaking on Alpha radio on Wednesday, Deputy Minister of Development and Investment Nikos Papathanasis emphasized that the “click” solution is extremely difficult for small stores to implement.
Announcements for churches
Finally, it seems that in parallel to the advertisements for the shops, the government is moving towards the permission of the faithful to attend some specific days, in view of the holidays.
“If the ban on the participation of the faithful in divine worship continues, discrimination will inevitably be applied and the principle of equality will be violated,” the Association of the Holy Clergy of Greece said in a statement. accuracy.
The opening of hairdressers and bookstores with very strict measures
It is noted that the Infectious Diseases Committee suggested that very strict operational measures be taken for the stores to be opened (hairdressers, bookstores), while the click away must be done strictly and only by appointment. At the same time, experts opposed the opening of shopping centers.
In any case, the final decision will be made by Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, and the announcements will be made tomorrow by government spokesman Stelios Petsas.
Regarding the reception of products from the stores, click away, the store will inform consumers about the time they will have to come to receive their order, which will be specific. In case someone is late, another appointment should be made, so as not to create overcrowding and coronavirus outbreaks.
It is recalled that the hairdressers, before closing, operated according to strict rules. Specifically:
- Four people up to 100 square meters. and one person for every 10 square meters. Further.
- Distance of two meters between jobs.
- Customer service by appointment only.
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