The squares of Athens … sighed: Overcrowding, despite the new restrictive measures | HELLAS

09/27/2020 Greece, Health

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The kiosks may have been closed since midnight on Saturday, as a measure of moderation in the face of synchronicity and consequently the coronavirus, but in several squares in Attica, which is in the “red” of cases, crowded for one more night.

The government, through the Deputy Minister of Civil Protection, Nikos Hardalia, announced measures aimed at reducing the pandemic in the Attica region and in the areas that are under special restrictive measures, that is, in Imathia, Kilkis, Pella, Pieria, Halkidiki, Chania. , in Heraklion, Crete, Zakynthos, Lesbos and Mykonos. Thus, from Saturday night to October 4, the operation of any type of retail trade, such as kiosks, mini markets and warehouses, was suspended from 12:00 at night until 5:00 in the morning of the next day. Pharmacies and gas stations are excluded from the measure.

A measure that was considered necessary given that “alcohol brings us closer” as infectious disease specialists say. Yesterday, Saturday, 315 cases were announced in Greece, of which 165 were registered in Attica.

However, our fellow citizens chose to stay in the squares of Athens, where crowds were observed without the necessary precautions and social distances.

Continuous patrols and recorded message from patrols

And all this at a time when the ELAS plan to avoid overcrowding in squares and parks is fully implemented.

THE.AS. As part of the plan that has come into force, it carries out continuous patrols in the squares of Attica, especially those that traditionally gathered more people, as well as in parks and other diverse open spaces, while intervening immediately in the event of sudden congestion.

At the same time, a recorded message from EL.AS. To the public, heard from the patrols since Tuesday to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, highlights that meetings 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 Government 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 Official Gazette, regarding the maximum number of participants in public or social events, in case of infringement, fines of 150 euros will be imposed on natural persons, and companies or individuals that organize events, from 3,000 to 5,000 euros and suspension of operation. of activity for 15 calendar days.