Greece on the brink of lockdown again after spike in tourist coronavirus cases

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GREECE is on the verge of going back into lockdown after the country reports a rise in coronavirus cases following the return of international tourists. Overall cases have remained low across Greec…

Greek authorities say they are ready to reimpose public and travel restrictions next week, warning that safety guidance for the coronavirus is being frequently ignored.that they were "determined to protect the majority from the frivolous few."Credit: AFP or licensorsCredit: Getty Images - GettyGreece says it will be stepping up inspection of bars and restaurants after becoming alarmed over growing coronavirus infection rates just days before direct flights are resumed with the UK.

Health officials are also concerned over the number of “asymptomatic” cases among foreign travellers now entering the popular hotspot. Leading infectious disease expert Nikos Sipsas this week warned: “Tourism has its risks and three weeks later we are seeing the results." Serbian tourists have been banned from entering Greece after Belgrade health officials confirmed a spike in cases, while additional testing is taking place at the Bulgarian border.

People in France, Spain, Italy and Germany have all expressed concerns about UK tourists due to the alarmingQuarantine free passengers at UK airports as travel corridors open

 

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Oh what a surprise.

Its at the borders to Bulgaria and Romania on mainland greece. Greece may insit on masks in shops but that's about it. No lockdown

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July 15th looking even less likely then? Oh well. Guess you can get that tan in Bournemouth 😂

You can’t blame the brits for this outbreak, try the eu countries bringing back to Greece that can travel there

Well when Boris’ own dad made an ‘essential’ trip there to swim in the sea, are we really surprised?

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awon Santorini 😢..

Good luck

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