In an effort to slow the spread of the Chinese coronavirus, the nation of Greece has officially banned unvaccinated persons from entering many public indoor spaces. Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced the draconian measure last Thursday in an address on national television. The new measures went into effect on Monday.
Previously, the approximately one-third of Greece’s population that remains unvaccinated was able to enter public places such as gyms, bars, theaters, and museums if they were able to show a negative COVID-19 test.
Under the new measures, unvaccinated Greeks may still enter churches, supermarkets, pharmacies, hair salons, shops, and hairdressers. These newest restrictions are expected to last until December 6.