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Where are Masks Still Required in Greece?

As of June 1st, the use of masks is no longer required in much of Greece, but there are still some places where people must wear a face covering in the country. For example, masks are required both for taxi...

How Mask Wearing Has Altered Innate Human Drive for Connection

Mask wearing-- as laudable as it has been -- has in some ways cast a monkey wrench into normal interpersonal relations.

Greece to Scrap Mask Mandate on June 1st

People in Greece will no longer be required to wear masks indoors starting June first, according to Thanos Plevris, the Greek minister of health. However, masks will still be required in certain places, such as in hospitals, elder care homes,...

Greece Scraps COVID-19 Travel Restrictions Next Week

Greece will scrap many remaining COVID-19-related travel restrictions next week, making it the latest country to plan to revert to pre-pandemic life. Starting on May 2nd, travelers to Greece will not be required to show proof of vaccination, and testing...

Greece Scraps COVID-19 Vaccination Certificates, Masks for Summer

Greece announced on Wednesday that it will scrap COVID-19 vaccination and recovery certificates starting on May 1st while masks will no longer be required in indoor public spaces starting on June 1st. Greece's health minister, Thanos Plevris, announced the lifting...

Coronavirus: Greece to End Outdoor Mask Mandate

Starting on Saturday, the use of face masks will no longer be required in outdoor spaces in Greece. Previously, according to coronavirus restrictions, Greeks were required to wear masks outdoors, even in areas without crowds. The outdoor mask mandate ended after...

Why Should Greek Evzones Wear Masks While Standing Guard Alone?

The Evzones, the ceremonial unit that guards the Greek Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and the Presidential Mansion in Athens, have been wearing masks throughout the Covid pandemic although they stand guard alone -- outdoors. Critics say that Evzones have...

Food Ingredients that Could Reduce the Spread of COVID-19

Researchers at the University of Central Florida are exploring the possibility of food ingredients helping to reduce the transmission of COVID-19. Researchers Michael Kinzel and Kareem Ahmed are interested in foods that actively thicken and diminish an individual's saliva,...

Stunning Photo of Greek “Masked” Seahorse Nominated for Major Award

Against a background of a pristine aquamarine sea, a seahorse floats along with a face mask caught in its tail. This arresting -- and disturbing -- image, captured by Greek photographer and diver Nikos Samaras, has now been nominated...

Fauci Refuses to Rule Out New Face Mask Mandates in US

Anthony Fauci issued a stark warning about the situation of the pandemic and the use of face masks in the US.