Gradually the removal of the restrictive measures imposed on all aspects of social and economic activity in recent months to prevent the transmission of coronavirus.
So, from today, Friday, 28/05, they return to our lives concerts and theaters outdoors with protective measures, while on Monday, the next in line are gyms, beauty centres and banquet halls. Preparations have already begun for weddings and baptisms, but the thorn in the flesh of the number of people remains on the table.
That is why the experts are expected in their teleconference today to decide on the issue of the maximum limit of 100 people who can attend receptions, given that many estates and banquet halls will not open as it is not considered advantageous to operate with only 100 people.
Music in the focus
Given the strong protests from industry professionals, the government has asked scientists to reconsider the possibility of allowing music in restaurants.
It is indicative that today, Friday 28 and Saturday 29 May 2021 from 21.00 - 23.45, the Circle of Catering Professionals invites the professionals of the area to play music in protest against the ban and the restriction of their opening hours.
Experts in their teleconference are expected to set out when music can return to focus, although their fears focus on the fact that music may lead to greater overcrowding in cafes restaurants and bars opened with a restaurant or café ID.
Besides, the Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis in an interview with the German newspaper Bild said that the music will not return from this weekend, but will operate normally when the tourists arrive.
He explained that the reason why the music is not coming back at the moment is that the customers of restaurants and cafes when there is music are obliged to speak louder, therefore they come closer together and there is a risk of droplets being dispersed.
How the gyms will open
As for the gyms that open their doors on Monday 31 May, they too will operate with measures.
In particular, the gyms open with:
- Two mandatory self-tests for each employee per week
- One athlete per 10 sq.m.
- Open windows
- Closed air conditioning and closed changing rooms
