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Attica remains at the center of the coronavirus epidemic as for another day the number of cases in the region remains stable at high levels.
In particular, of the 315 cases announced today by EODY, 165 are registered in Attica, at a time when new measures aimed at reducing the epidemic have come into force in the region.
In particular, as announced on Friday by the Deputy Minister of Citizen Protection, in the Attica region and in the areas that are under special restrictive measures, that is, in Imathia, Kilkis, Pella, Pieria, Halkidiki, Chania, Heraklion, Crete. , in Zakynthos, Lesbos and Mykonos, the operation of any type of retail trade of goods such as kiosks, mini markets and warehouses is suspended from today until October 4 from 12 at night until 5 in the morning of the next day. Pharmacies and gas stations are excluded from the measure. Both in the mentioned areas and in the areas under epidemiological surveillance, that is, in the region of East Macedonia and Thrace, in the regional units of Thessaloniki, Karditsa, Larissa, Corfu in the municipality of Volos, Santorini, Rhodes, Kos, Paros and In exchange, it is allowed to carry, drive and deliver in restaurants, except for the sale of alcohol.
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It is observed that the opening hours of stores of interest for health are being updated in all areas that are under the regime of special restrictive measures or epidemiological surveillance and stores of interest for health were closed from midnight to 7 in the morning and now these stores can be open from 5 pm tomorrow and not from 7 as has been the case until now.
In summary, the measures that apply from today in Attica are the following:
- Prohibition of the operation of health food stores from 12 at night until 05.00 the next day.
- Suspension of any type of event such as parties, fairs, processions, public markets, etc.
- There is a maximum of 9 participants in any public or social event or meeting, regardless of whether it is held in public or private, indoor or outdoor.
- Especially at weddings, baptisms, funerals, as well as receptions or other events associated with these ceremonies, a maximum of 20 participants is established.
- In the dining areas a maximum number of people at each table is allowed up to 4 people, unless they are first degree relatives where up to 6 people are allowed.
- Temporary suspension of concerts and operation of winter cinemas and theaters, as well as summer theaters
- In all types of workplaces, public and private, the use of a non-medical protective mask is mandatory
EL.AS. to avoid overcrowding in the squares
At the same time, and although the measures for Attica have already been published in the Official Gazette, concern about the increase in cases in the center of Athens is intensifying, a fact that prompted the health authorities to proceed with selective tests for coronavirus in epidemiological areas of the city center with an epidemiological burden.
At the same time, the ELAS plan has been fully implemented to avoid overcrowding in squares and parks.
Until now, as sources from the ELAS Headquarters pointed out to the Athenian-Macedonia News Agency, the vast majority of citizens follow the instructions of the Police to avoid overcrowding and the spread of the virus.
At the same time, the Deputy Minister of Civil Protection, Lefteris Oikonomou, pointed out that the main mission of ELAS is to help in the protection of citizens from the coronavirus, while pointing out that the main means to prevent it is individual responsibility. “In no case should its operation be considered as a mechanism of repression. The orders given by the political leadership and the Headquarters are the presence of police and action groups or patrols to focus on the so-called sources of congestion – squares, public transport, shopping centers, entertainment areas or restaurants – with constant recommendations and directions to citizens. Wear your masks or keep the distances prescribed by experts. Of course, within the work of the Police, along with other services or the The independent authority that have assumed the mission of preventing the pandemic, is the imposition of fines on noncompliants. “But the main mission is to help citizens with careful instructions to better protect themselves from the virus,” Mr. Economou noted characteristically.
Continuous patrols and recorded message from patrols
ELAS, as part of the plan that has come into force, carries out continuous patrols in the squares of Ática, especially in those that traditionally gathered more people, as well as in parks and various other open spaces, while immediately intervening in case there is a sudden crowd. Something that happened last Tuesday night, September 22, in the Plaza Bernabé, in Pagrati.
At the same time, a recorded message from ELAS to the public, heard from patrols this Tuesday to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, emphasizes that gatherings of more than nine people are not allowed outdoors, while pointing out that we must all protect public health.
Penalties for infractions
However, it is observed that, according to the Official Gazette, companies that commit violations and do not comply with the restrictive measures in Attica will be fined 5,000 euros. At the same time, according to the Government Gazette,
Regarding the maximum number of participants in public or social events in case of infringement, fines of 150 euros will be imposed on individuals and companies or individuals who organize events, from 3,000 to 5,000 euros and suspension of operations for 15 calendar days.
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