515 organised beaches are open from Saturday to Greece because of an incoming wave 40-degree heat, which broke the may record for 150 years.
The beaches with the structures of organized recreation were closed on 15 March by the government’s decision to prevent the accumulation there of people in the fight against the spread of coronavirus infection. Organized beaches scheduled to open on 1 June, but due to the very hot weather – the thermometer in the last days in the shade rises to 42 degrees – the beaches are allowed to visit since Saturday.
The Ministry for protection of the citizens has set tough conditions to prevent the spread of coronavirus, which should carry out the administration of beaches and their visitors. Employees of the beaches should be sure to record the number of people. The maximum number of tourists, which they are allowed is 40 per 1,000 sq. m. the Minimum distance between the axes of umbrellas set of 4 m.
Under one umbrella you can put up to two sun loungers, an exception is made for families with minor children. The minimum distance between the two beds, placed under different umbrellas, shall be 1.5 m.
Alcohol will not sell
Cafes, restaurants, eateries and bars on the organised beaches should only work to take away. Placed tables should not be. The products of these outlets should be sold only in the packaging, and the preparation at the beaches is prohibited. Prohibits the sale of alcoholic beverages.
According to the Ministry, the minimum distance between customers who are waiting in the service queue shall be 1.5 m. the Workers are urged to use masks. The staff is organized beaches obliged to disinfect the chairs and the chairs after each client, and regularly disinfect toilets and showers. Campers must bring and use your own towels. Team sports on the beaches are prohibited.
Organized beaches while will be used only by the local people as tourism in the country is currently limited. The government expects the General solution of the EU against the lifting of the ban on flights within the EU.
The government also said that the issue about the opening of restaurants, cafes, bars and other catering enterprises from may 25, permitting epidemiological conditions. It was assumed that the catering facilities will be allowed to serve customers at tables in the open air since June 1, however, the authorities convinced that the ban can be canceled quickly because most residents behave responsibly and obey the instructions on measures to prevent infection, including wearing masks in public transport and closed spaces��.
the Situation with coronavirus infection
The situation with coronavirus in Greece compared to many neighbouring European countries are relatively favourable. According to may 15, the number of infected with the coronavirus in the country from 27 February to 2 810, most of them recovered. Two and a half months died 160 people with confirmed infection.
According to experts, low rates of infection are the result of early introduction of stringent restrictive measures. After the first three cases of infection as of 28 February, the country abolished the carnival, March 10, closed school, March 23, was forbidden to leave the house without a good reason, and unnecessary movement on the cars. In addition, limited trips around the country, prohibited travel to the island, closed Department stores, enterprise supply. On may 4 of the restrictions, including on movement were removed.
