Lockdown Extended Indefinitely But Stores To Reopen

As was more or less expected, Greece has extended the current strict restrictions indefinitely. The only exception is that more of the local shops are allowed to open with strict measures. Nursery and junior schools reopened last week but senior high school is still being conducted online from home. Still in place is no travel outside own residential area, short trips only for essentials with your SMS/permit, ID and mask. Social distancing still required and the night-time curfew is still in place.

The slight relaxation allowing local shops to reopen comes as temperatures have dropped dramatically and many people will be able to get warmer clothing etc without having to rely on internet orders. The Government are mindful of the urgent economic need to get the commercial side of life open as soon as possible. But with the health system stretched as far as it is at the moment there's still a need to keep restrictions tight.