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Greece Specific Risk of Coronavirus (COVID-19)

09 Oct 2020

Following a review of the public health risk assessment process there remains a high risk of exposure to COVID-19 on the islands of Mykonos and Crete.

Please check the fitfortravel Greece page regularly for updates on any changes to the risk of exposure to coronavirus (COVID-19).

Advice for Travellers:

On the Greek islands of Mykonos and Crete there is a high risk of exposure to coronavirus (COVID-19):

  • You are advised to avoid non-essential travel to Mykonos and Crete.

In all other areas of Greece, including the mainland, there is a moderate risk of exposure to coronavirus (COVID-19):

  • You are advised to consider avoiding non-essential travel to all other areas of Greece if you are at an increased risk of severe COVID-19

To determine if you are at increased risk of severe COVID-19, check the following websites:

  • Scotland: NHS inform website
  • England, Wales and Northern Ireland: see NHS.uk website

For further information, see Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) and COVID-19: Health Considerations for Travel pages.