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WHO Calls for Travelers to Wear Masks on Long-haul Flights as New Covid-19 Variant Emerges

The World Health Organization (WHO) is urging governments to re-instate mask-wearing rules on long-haul flights and in high-risk situations.

Posted On 13 Jan 2023

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Covid-19: Greece Keeps Masks in Ferries and Taxis

People in Greece will still have to wear facemasks inside ferries and taxis, according to a decision by the country’s Covid-19 committee of experts.

Posted On 01 Jun 2022

, By GTP editing team

No More Masks in Airports or on Airplanes as of May 16, Say EU Authorities

EASA and ECDC have updated the health measures for air travel, dropping the recommendation for mandatory mask-wearing in airports and on flights.

Posted On 11 May 2022

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Greek Authorities ‘Strongly Advise’ Easter with Masks, 4th Vaccine Dose for Over-60s

Greek health authorities are recommending the use of face over Easter to ensure protection against Covid-19 and are also advising citizens over 60 to get the 4th vaccine dose.

Posted On 06 Apr 2022

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EasyJet Removes Mandatory Use of Masks on Some Routes

Easyjet has announced that as of March 27 its customers and crew will no longer be required to wear masks on some of its flights.

Posted On 22 Mar 2022

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Covid-19: Greece Scraps Mandatory Outdoor Masks Rule

Greece from Saturday will lift the mandatory requirement for face masks to be worn in all outdoor public places.

Posted On 03 Mar 2022

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Greece Keeps Masks Outdoors in Fight Against Covid-19

Mask-wearing in all public spaces and outdoors remains mandatory in Greece after the country’s Covid-19 committee decided to postpone its decision on the matter for next week.

Posted On 24 Feb 2022

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ECDC Updates Guidelines for Use of Face Masks

The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) has published an update of its technical report for the use of face masks and their effectiveness in reducing the transmission of Covid-19.

Posted On 09 Feb 2022

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Lufthansa Group to Require Only Medical Masks on Flights

All passengers and crew members of the Lufthansa Group airlines will soon be required to wear only medical masks on flights to/from Germany.

Posted On 26 Jan 2021

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Guidance on Greece’s Covid-19 Rules for Masks and Curfew

Clarifications have been given for the two new rules in Greece announced for areas that are designated as high-risk on the country’s Covid-19 risk-assessment map.

Posted On 23 Oct 2020

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Greece Announces Masks Everywhere, Late Night Curfew as Covid-19 Cases Surge

Masks must now be worn everywhere in Greece and a late night curfew will go into effect for high-risk areas, to curb the rising spread of Covid-19.

Posted On 22 Oct 2020

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Study: Masks on Planes Make Covid-19 Risk ‘Virtually Nonexistent’

The possibility of contracting Covid-19 on board an airplane is “virtually non-existent” when passengers wear masks, according to a recent study.

Posted On 16 Oct 2020

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Greece Mulls Making Face Masks Mandatory in View of Covid-19 Surge

Face masks may soon be compulsory everywhere in Greece, as authorities are considering additional measures to address the recent spike in Covid-19 cases.

Posted On 09 Oct 2020

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Face Masks Unlikely to Put Health at Risk, Says Study

Wearing masks for protection against Covid-19 is unlikely to cause CO2 toxicity in the body, according to a recent study.

Posted On 06 Oct 2020

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Greece Unveils Face Masks Inspired by its Cultural Heritage

Greece’s Archaeological Resources Fund has launched a collection of textile face masks featuring prints and drawings inspired by the country’s rich cultural heritage.

Posted On 07 Sep 2020

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