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Government spokesman Stelios Petsas referred to restrictions and limits that will be applied due to a pandemic and the Christmas and New Year holidays.
He clarified that SMS to leave home is “almost certain” that they will continue to be mandatory since many sectors of economic and social activity will remain closed.
Asked about how Christmas is celebrated, Petsas said that while the government understands the need for citizens to see their loved ones, “everyone understands that this must be done safely” and that avoiding large gatherings is essential to avoid a setback. .
“What we have as a strong recommendation is to avoid meetings, and to be able to spend the holidays as a family or at most with one more family, or up to 9 people. And I think the Greeks will respond with a sense of responsibility, ”added Mr. Petsas.
Possible exception to the traffic ban after 9
At the same time, the government spokesman did not rule out the possibility of giving citizens the opportunity to move after 9 pm on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve. As you explained, this exception will be considered in the next period and it is basically four days.
“This is something that we will see in the next few days. Basically we are talking about four days of New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Eve and Christmas Eve and Christmas.” We will see in the next few days if there can be something broader than usual, but that will depend, as everyone understands , of the evolution of the retail issue, “said the government spokesman.
“Entertainment and culture are issues that concern us,” added the government spokesperson, noting that in terms of entertainment ranging from nightlife to cinemas, nothing will open until January 7, 2021.
“There is a discussion that will concern both the expert committee and the government on the subject of museums and archaeological sites. Therefore, along with the announcements for churches, businesses and hairdressers will have newer ones, for this theme that distinguishes some sectors of culture, towards the end of the week, so that if there is room for the epidemiological burden , they will also open ”.
Regarding the possibility of closing the stores that reopen, if there is an increase in the epidemiological burden, Mr. Petsas said that the plan is dynamic and did not rule out the possibility: “for 10 months, we always take into account the epidemiological burden in the territory and in specific geographic areas and adapt our strategy accordingly. “We will do whatever it takes to save lives and allow the healthcare system to withstand the pressure of this invisible and insidious enemy.”
However, he added that the government “has shown that it supports households and businesses” by supporting those who have lost income.
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