Plevris
Health Minister tests positive for Covid
ATHENS. Health Minister Thanos Plevris announced on Twitter on Sunday evening that he had tested positive for Covid-19.
Health workers to lose job unless they get vaccinated by 31 March says Health Minister
“Health workers who will not be vaccinated by March 31 will be fired from Greece’s National Health System (ESY),” Health Minister Thanos Plevris told SKAI TV channel.
New Year’s Eve until 2am without music – New Covid measures from 30 December
ATHENS. The Health Minister Thanos Plevris announced that the new measures will come into force from 6:00 on Thursday 30 December.
New Covid measures from 3 January
The Health Minister announced a series of new measures on Monday evening to contain the expected new pandemic wave from the Omicron variant.
Use of double masks or KN95 masks mandatory
ATHENS. Masks are mandatory both indoors and outdoors - Double masks or KN95 masks on public transport and in supermarkets - Outdoor events cancelled.
Regional Governor asks Health Minister for autonomous Health Region
ATHENS. Ionian Islands Regional Governor Rodi Kratsa met with Health Minister Thanos Plevris at the Parliament during the Special Permanent Committee of the Regions΄ meeting regarding public health in islands.
Health Minister presents details regarding new measures and restrictions
ATHENS. Health Minister Thanos Plevris today presented specific details of the restrictions for unvaccinated people that will be in force over the next two months.
Minister of Health:Amendment to extend deadline for health workers to get vaccinated and avoid suspension
The new Health Minister is putting forward an amendment to allow health workers who now get even the first shot to avoid suspension.