The changes approved by the Council of Ministers on Wednesday come into force today and are included in the Decree of the Minister of Health published yesterday in the Official Gazette, in relation to the measures in force to deal with the coronavirus. They concern the lifting of the ban on entry to restaurants, cafes and theaters for unvaccinated children 12-17 years old and changes in the criteria that apply to employees in nursing homes.
Specifically, the Ministry decided as as of today, February 4, 2022, the ban on children without a history of vaccination aged 12-17, in restaurants, cafes and theaters, will be lifted.
"Entry to these areas will be permitted upon presentation of a 72-hour negative PCR or Rapid Test, provided they are accompanied by a parent / guardian who has completed their vaccination program." refers.
Pupils of private and public primary schools and public and private Secondary Schools who are close contacts of confirmed positive incidents COVID-19 within the school unit, who according to the health protocols of the Ministry of Health must remain in a state of compulsory restriction, may continue their education in the school unit with physical presence, provided that they are submitted daily, on working days for schools and for a period of 7 days from the date of close contact, in a rapid antigen detection test for the disease COVID-19, in accordance with the guidelines issued by the Ministry of Health.
Students who hold a certificate of complete vaccination or a valid certificate of recovery undergo a rapid antigen detection test on the third and fifth day, in accordance with the guidelines issued by the Ministry of Health,
It is understood that, in case of detection of a positive incident COVID-19 the health protocols of the Ministry of Health are followed.
According to the Decree, for employees in nursing homes and other closed care and accommodation structures for the elderly and vulnerable groups, the guidelines of the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Social Welfare are observed and a negative laboratory examination (PCR) is required. his illness COVID-19, with sampling completed within 24 hours, or demonstration of a validated vaccination certificate for the disease COVID-19 or a valid certificate of recovery from his illness COVID-19, as well as a negative laboratory test (PCR) or rapid antigen detection test for the disease COVID-19, with sampling completed within 72 hours,
For employees in day care facilities for vulnerable groups, transitional hostels, day care centers and child protection facilities, the guidelines of the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Social Welfare are observed and the demonstration of either a negative (laboratory) test is required for COVID-19, with sampling completed within 72 hours, or a validated vaccination certificate for the disease COVID-19, or a valid certificate of recovery from his illness COVID-19».
Also, from today the time period is reduced from 5 months and two weeks to 5 months for the administration of the booster / 3rd dose of vaccine.
The Ministry of Health addresses "again a call to the citizens for demonstration of individual responsibility, adhering faithfully and reverently to the health protocols".
