Greece scraps obligatory wearing of face masks outdoors, as of Thur.

Civil protection authorities in Greece on Wednesday announced that the obligatory wearing of face masks outdoors, one of the precautions in place to combat the spread of the Covid-19 virus, will be abolished as of Thursday.

Moreover, Deputy Civil Protection Deputy Minister Nikos Hardalias said a series of other restrictions will be lifted as of Monday, such as excluding fully vaccinated individuals from providing negative self-test results for entering workplaces and gymnasiums.

Additionally, the number of people allowed to dine at a single table is increased to 10, from six today, while the number of guests at outdoor functions is increased to 300.