ATHENS, Greece: Greek health minister Thanos Plevris banned music from being played at all commercial venues during 2022 New Year’s celebrations.
The move was part of new restrictions aimed at slowing a surge in COVID-19 infections caused by the Omicron variant.
Originally planned to be in force from 3rd January, the restrictions were instead started on December 30 after the number of new COVID-19 cases rose to nearly 22,000 on December 28, more than doubling the record number from the previous day.
The new measures include the mandatory use of masks at supermarkets and on public transport, schedule changes and additional work-from-home orders for government employees, as well as strict capacity limits at sporting events.
Entertainment venues will be allowed to stay open until 2 a.m. for New Year’s Eve, but they were to close at midnight beginning December 30.
