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The big questions and risks do not end with the opening of retail, even in a more conservative way, that of click away. Instead, they are starting now. The government decided to reconcile a very difficult situation anyway and, despite the fact that the epidemiological burden is not low, it was decided to open retail stores in this alternative way, which theoretically presents less risks to health and at the same time allows the market to to work. As it became known during yesterday’s press conference, the order will be placed online and then customers will go to the stores to receive a “package” of their order.
It remains to be seen how this decision will work in practice. There are three big bets for the government to win: First, no one knows for sure whether the stores will be able to operate in this unprecedented way. Most consumers are unfamiliar and many do not have the infrastructure to respond. On the other hand, the second bet that all sacrifice must be earned is that of health. There is a reasonable fear in the government to circumvent the launch of code 2 mobile shopping (this is how retail will work) and if this can be controlled. The third bet has to do with the crowd outside the stores. At the moment it is very doubtful that the measurements can be observed and we will not see photos … Harrods outside the Greek stores. “If circumvention is observed, the measure will be lifted,” said Development Minister Ad. Georgiadis.
At the same time, starting Monday, the opening of hairdressers and bookstores was announced, exclusively by appointment. The curfew is maintained, only postponed one hour later, from Sunday 12/13/2020 to 7/1/2021, and runs from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. This means that meetings (up to nine people) during the home holidays will be held once a day and not at noon or in the evening. The sending of sms for trips remains. Finally, as far as churches are concerned, they will be open only on Christmas Day and the Lights.
The Prime Minister of Brussels also addressed the issue during the press conference. Mr. Mitsotakis stressed that “the announced measures are measures that are fully in line with the recommendations of the experts”, adding that “now having a very good image of how fast this virus can circulate when mobility increases, that on All taking into account the peculiarity of Christmas, we have done the right thing. ”He concluded by assuring the businessmen that” just as the Greek state has supported them until today, it will continue to support them until this adventure passes. “
