Transportation: What changes from tomorrow, July 5

The joint ministerial decision was published in the Official Government Gazette concerning the measures that will be in force from tomorrow, July 5, until July 12, regarding the transportation to the islands, the regulations for the operation of the public and the private sector, as well as the entrance to the entertainment venues.

Meanwhile, with his statements, the government spokesman, Mr. Stelios Petsas, said yesterday that negative Covid tests and the "green pass" certificate could also be provided by citizens who want to transfer from prefecture to prefecture.

As he characteristically said, "I do not rule out anything because the month of July is very critical. If one wants to take a vacation in August, they have the opportunity to get vaccinated in July and feel free to travel." He warned that if the rate of vaccination continues to fall, "we really need to take advantage of every tool we have at hand so as to motivate citizens to get vaccinated."

In particular, with regard to boat travel, the following is provided:

Inoculated citizens will board by presenting the vaccination certificate. Those who have only received the first dose of the vaccine or have been fully vaccinated for less than 14 days should provide a negative Covid test (rapid or pcr).

As for the tests, a negative PCR test should be performed up to 72 hours before the trip and a rapid test up to 48 hours before the trip. In both cases the relevant confirmation of the negative result must be presented.

The citizens who haven't been inoculated, they won't be able to board, unless they provide a negative Covid test.

Concerning those who are ill, they should present a certificate of illness, issued 30 days after the first positive Covid test with its...