Greece is to end its face mask requirement in planes and public places from next month, authorities have confirmed. This means passengers flying in and out of Greece will no longer be asked to wear face masks, or at indoor or public venues, from June 1.
According to Schengenvisainfo, the Hellenic Republic government's decision comes following the EU's announcement to abolish the mandatory face requirement in airports from May 16.
Despite the EU recommendation, rules for mask wearing beyond this date differs between countries.However, this does not mean face masks are done for good.Greece’s Health Minister Thanos Plevris said: “Mandatory mask-wearing remains in hospitals, nursing homes and urban transport like buses, metro and tram.” The Minister added that a decision will be made for ferry passengers in the next few weeks.
The Greek Ministry of Health previously announced that the country would abolish Covid-19 entry rules.Still, Greece’s Civil Aviation Authority announced that face masks would remain mandatory, despite the lifting of all entry restrictions.Some countries have decided to keep face-covering rules in place for another period.Italy will continue to ask all citizens on flights to and from Italy to wear face masks until June 15 - as well as on all other forms of public transport.Spain has also confirmed that all passengers flying in and out of the country will be obliged to to wear face masks on planes.
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