Greece to put new restrictions on unvaccinated individuals

Greece’s government plans to impose new testing requirements and attendance restrictions on people who are not vaccinated against the coronavirus

ATHENS, Greece -- Greece’s government plans to impose new testing requirements and attendance restrictions on people who are not vaccinated against COVID19, the health minister announced Tuesday. From Sept. 13 until March 31, all private and public sector workers without a certificate proving vaccination or recovery from COVID19 within the last six months will have to undergo one rapid test per week, Health Minister Vassilis Kililias said. Two tests per week will be required for people working in academia, tourism, restaurants, cafes, bars, and in entertainment productions, as well as school and university students, he said. The tests will be conducted at private facilities, with the 10-euro cost to be paid by the tested individuals. The government intends to cover the costs of testing school students.