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Greece declares quarantine to stop COVID-19 coronavirus - Kefalonia is forced to stay in lockdown.

2020-11-06
Greece introduces lockdown from November 7, 2020 for 3 weeks. Despite the fact that NO new cases of COVID-19 coronavirus have been detected in Kefalonia, and only 20 positive coronavirus test results have been detected since the beginning of the pandemic, the same procedure of quarantine will apply in the island.
 
Mandatory wearing of a mask is introduced both indoors and outdoors.
 
Kindergartens, elementary schools and special schools at all levels are open, and distance learning will be applied for middle and high school this time.
 
There will be restrictions on the movement of citizens.
 
Movements at work, if necessary, are carried out only with the appropriate certificate from the employer, which is issued through the Ergani Information System. Legal entities are issued a certificate by their legal representative, and self-employed and freelancers - by themselves.
 
When transferring students to and from school, the school principal issues a corresponding certificate.
 
Forms and detailed instructions are available at forma.gov.gr.
 
Movement based on sending SMS to 13033
 
Relocations are allowed only by sending an SMS to 13033 or filling out a special transfer form available on forma.gov.gr, or a written certificate (in accordance with the sample) only for the following reasons:
 
Travel for health reasons (visit to a pharmacy, doctor, hospital or clinic, if recommended after contact). In this case, an SMS with code 1 is sent.
 
A trip to a household goods store: in this case, SMS code 2 is used.
 
Visiting the state institutions for urgent needs, or a bank, if an electronic or telephone service is not possible, is allowed only by appointment, about which the citizen is notified in writing or electronic form. SMS uses code 3.
 
Helping those in need, as well as transferring a spouse or first-degree relative to and from work, if necessary, or accompanying a student to school by a parent or guardian. In these cases (providing assistance, transferring a spouse or relative to work and accompanying a student), SMS with code 4 is sent.
 
Attending a funeral under the conditions prescribed by law, or visiting parents who are in a condition that is necessary to ensure communication between parents and children, in accordance with applicable regulations. In these cases, SMS code 5 is used.
 
Exercise outdoors or walking with a pet, individually or in pairs of two (2) people, is acceptable, provided that the required distance of one and a half (1.5) meters is observed in the latter case. Movement for the purpose of feeding stray animals is allowed provided that the transition occurs within the municipality at the place of residence of the citizen. In these cases, SMS code 6 is used.
 
Also, from Monday, those wishing to enter the country must pass a negative PCR result. It is also mandatory to fill out the PLF form. More details can be found here.
 
In addition, travel between prefectures is not permitted except for the 4 reasons mentioned. Returning to your place of residence requires a copy of your tax return or E1 Certificate of Residence Special Use, obtained from www.aade.gr.