Domestic travel in May
May 12, 2021, 5:54 am
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Domestic travel in May
Hello,
I try to find the official announcement regarding domestic travel after 14th may but nothing so far.
Any news or information in the local newspapers? Official link?
I try to find the official announcement regarding domestic travel after 14th may but nothing so far.
Any news or information in the local newspapers? Official link?
May 12, 2021, 6:24 am
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May 12, 2021, 12:26 pm
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May 13, 2021, 3:28 am
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The whole self-test thing is ridiculous. The number of people actually doing those tests honestly is minimal. We are seeing this at schools and shops now for the past weeks. I'm expecting that the biggest issue this summer is not going to be foreign tourists (Which are blamed for the increased infection numbers after last years summer), but rather internal tourism. Especially since foreign tourists will have been 'properly' tested upon entry, while for the people living in Greece these self tests suffice.
Especially combined with the fact that I'd expect the majority of foreign tourists to be vaccinated this summer, while within Greece that percentage is still very low (Especially aged 50 and under). Talking to people many either are against it out of principle ("Im not gonna let Bill gates inject me with microchips"), or, somehow under the impression that with the better weather the numbers will go back to the level of last years summer - and waiting until Autumn to decide if a vaccine is really necessary and safe.
Anyhow. I'm happy the ban on travel between prefectures will be lifted soon. It was a huge pain to travel from/to the airport this year (Yes I did have valid reasons to travel). With the lifted ban, family vaccinated, we can finally have a bit of freedom again - and enjoy this beautiful country.
Especially combined with the fact that I'd expect the majority of foreign tourists to be vaccinated this summer, while within Greece that percentage is still very low (Especially aged 50 and under). Talking to people many either are against it out of principle ("Im not gonna let Bill gates inject me with microchips"), or, somehow under the impression that with the better weather the numbers will go back to the level of last years summer - and waiting until Autumn to decide if a vaccine is really necessary and safe.
Anyhow. I'm happy the ban on travel between prefectures will be lifted soon. It was a huge pain to travel from/to the airport this year (Yes I did have valid reasons to travel). With the lifted ban, family vaccinated, we can finally have a bit of freedom again - and enjoy this beautiful country.
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May 13, 2021, 10:25 am
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The whole self-test thing is ridiculous. The number of people actually doing those tests honestly is minimal. We are seeing this at schools and shops now for the past weeks. I'm expecting that the biggest issue this summer is not going to be foreign tourists (Which are blamed for the increased infection numbers after last years summer), but rather internal tourism. Especially since foreign tourists will have been 'properly' tested upon entry, while for the people living in Greece these self tests suffice.
Especially combined with the fact that I'd expect the majority of foreign tourists to be vaccinated this summer, while within Greece that percentage is still very low (Especially aged 50 and under). Talking to people many either are against it out of principle ("Im not gonna let Bill gates inject me with microchips"), or, somehow under the impression that with the better weather the numbers will go back to the level of last years summer - and waiting until Autumn to decide if a vaccine is really necessary and safe.
Anyhow. I'm happy the ban on travel between prefectures will be lifted soon. It was a huge pain to travel from/to the airport this year (Yes I did have valid reasons to travel). With the lifted ban, family vaccinated, we can finally have a bit of freedom again - and enjoy this beautiful country.
Especially combined with the fact that I'd expect the majority of foreign tourists to be vaccinated this summer, while within Greece that percentage is still very low (Especially aged 50 and under). Talking to people many either are against it out of principle ("Im not gonna let Bill gates inject me with microchips"), or, somehow under the impression that with the better weather the numbers will go back to the level of last years summer - and waiting until Autumn to decide if a vaccine is really necessary and safe.
Anyhow. I'm happy the ban on travel between prefectures will be lifted soon. It was a huge pain to travel from/to the airport this year (Yes I did have valid reasons to travel). With the lifted ban, family vaccinated, we can finally have a bit of freedom again - and enjoy this beautiful country.
Those wishing to travel must have either a vaccination certificate (14 days after the second dose), a negative result from a PCR test carried out up to 72 hours prior, a negative result from a rapid test or self-test conducted up to 24 hours before, or documentary proof of illness. All domestic and foreign travelers over 5 years old will be obliged to comply with these conditions.
Source : https://www.ekathimerini.com/news/11...from-lockdown/
May 14, 2021, 7:39 am
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Do you heard about this? Means you need a Test even for a domestic flight, and before each domestic flights? What’s more, as of Friday, the Greek version of the “green certificate” regarding travel to the islands (with the exception of Lefkada and Evia) comes into force, either by boat or by air.
Those wishing to travel must have either a vaccination certificate (14 days after the second dose), a negative result from a PCR test carried out up to 72 hours prior, a negative result from a rapid test or self-test conducted up to 24 hours before, or documentary proof of illness. All domestic and foreign travelers over 5 years old will be obliged to comply with these conditions.
Source : https://www.ekathimerini.com/news/11...from-lockdown/
Those wishing to travel must have either a vaccination certificate (14 days after the second dose), a negative result from a PCR test carried out up to 72 hours prior, a negative result from a rapid test or self-test conducted up to 24 hours before, or documentary proof of illness. All domestic and foreign travelers over 5 years old will be obliged to comply with these conditions.
Source : https://www.ekathimerini.com/news/11...from-lockdown/
May 14, 2021, 7:40 am
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Indeed.
But applies also to ferries.
Do you know how those "self test" work in Greece? where to buy etc?
But applies also to ferries.
Do you know how those "self test" work in Greece? where to buy etc?
Last edited by frenchft; May 14, 2021 at 2:57 pm
May 14, 2021, 10:59 am
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You buy the self-tests at the pharmacy (They are the antigen type). School kids and teachers, as well as shop owners already do this for a few weeks (the test are free for them). Takes about 15 minutes to do the test and wait for the result (which you have to do at home/hotel - specifically not at the pharmacy).
The problem is that there is no way they can check if the pax actually performed the test, and if they did, if they were honest about the result.
Edit: Also available online. Not sure about the quality of those.
The problem is that there is no way they can check if the pax actually performed the test, and if they did, if they were honest about the result.
Edit: Also available online. Not sure about the quality of those.