Greece Bans Gatherings, Demonstrations of Over 100 People
Changing of the Greek Presidential Guard at Syntagma, Athens. Credit: Wikipedia
Greece announced on Monday it is banning large gatherings in public and private places in order to combat the spread of the novel coronavirus.
The ban, which became effective as of 6 a.m. on Tuesday morning, will be in effect until February 1, by order of the head of the Hellenic Police (ELAS).
The measure, announced by ELAS chief Michalis Karamalakis, prohibits more than 100 people from gathering at any given time in any private or public setting.
The measure seeks to discourage gatherings like large parties and demonstrations that have the potential of becoming super-spreader events.
Greece Bans Gatherings, Rallies of Over 100 People
Changing of the Greek Presidential Guard at Syntagma, Athens. Credit: Wikipedia
Greece announced on Monday it is banning large gatherings in public and private places in order to combat the spread of the novel coronavirus.
The ban, which became effective as of 6 a.m. on Tuesday morning has been introduced until February 1, by order of the head of the Hellenic Police (ELAS).
The measure, announced by ELAS chief Michalis Karamalakis, prohibits more than 100 people to gather at any given time in any private or public setting.
The measure seeks to discourage gatherings like large parties and protest rallies that have the potential of becoming super-spreader events.