Emergency measures for coronavirus

Within the framework of the plan to deal with a possible outbreak of the new coronavirus in Greece, the government will issue a legislative act which will include measures to prevent it from appearing and spreading in the country.

According to government spokesman Stelios Petsas, the legislative act consists of five key articles.

The first enables the government to impose preventive controls at the country's entry and exit points, and to also temporarily restrict air, sea, rail or road links with countries where there is a high prevalence of the disease. 

In addition, in the event of a new coronavirus incident in any area, the legislative act provides for the temporary suspension of the operation of all types of educational institutions (schools, universities), places of worship, theaters, cinemas, sports and arts venues, public services and others.

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