Greek foreign ministry on Tuesday issued instructions for Greeks on traveling abroad, advising them to avoid areas with a high number of novel coronavirus cases, ANA reports.
The ministry pointed out that countries were constantly taking new measures to contain the spread of the virus, including that of barring the entry and exit of foreign nationals.
For Greeks who are already abroad, the ministry advised them to ensure they are informed of the measures taken by third countries to deal with coronavirus, through the updates given by Greek authorities abroad and their websites.
“In cases of emergency, call the emergency phone lines of Greek Authorities and the Crisis Management Unit of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (at mdk@mfa.gr),” the ministry’s announcement noted.
It also urged Greek citizens who are currently abroad to contact Greek consular and diplomatic authorities so that they can offer assistance in any problems they may face.
The ministry noted that there is a restriction on travel to and from the following countries: Albania, Italy, North Macedonia, and Spain.
Furthermore, as of March 16, any individual entering Greece, regardless of their nationality or country of origin, is required to self-isolate for a period of 14 days from the day of the entrance, with any violations punishable by a fine.
The public can contact the foreign ministry cryptography service at the following telephone numbers: +302103681000 / 1259/ 1730.
Further information on the novel coronavirus and Covid-19 is available at the following link:
https://eody.gov.gr/neos-koronaios-covid-19-odigies-gia-taxidiotes/
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