The temporary restrictive measures imposed on the islands of Paros and Antiparos, to limit the spread
of the new coronavirus (Covid-19), will be lifted on Tuesday 15 September.
"The epidemiological situation in Paros and Antiparos has significantly improved," Deputy Minister of Civil Protection, Nikos Hardalias,
said on Friday, while briefing reporters on the progress of Covid-19.
The restrictions were first imposed on August 15 following an increase in infections.
Hardalias added that the two islands will be included in the "epidemiological areas" of Greece,
which means that they will remain under close monitoring by the authorities.
Greece’s epidemiological burdened areas continue to follow a few measures, including the the curfew for restaurants
and bars (mandatory closing at midnight) and the 50-person cap rule for all public and social events and gatherings.
Apart from Paros and Antiparos, other areas considered as epidemiological burdened areas include the regions of Attica,
Crete and Eastern Macedonia and Thrace; the regional units of Thessaloniki, Larissa, Corfu and Karditsa;
and the municipalities of Santorini, Volos, Rhodes and Kos.
Hardalias added that the epidemiological state of each region, regional unit and municipality will be evaluated
every three days and when deemed safe, measures will be lifted.
Moreover, the deputy minister said that the emergency restrictions imposed on all other areas in the country,
which includes a number of strict measures, including Lesvos, Zakynthos, Mykonos, Halkidiki, Chania and Heraklion on Crete,
have been extended. Greece imposed emergency restrictions recently to Pella, Pieria, Imathia and Kilkis.
According to Hardalias, each area will be evaluated every three days and, if deemed safe, restrictions will be lifted.