The Greek leadership marginalized the at risk early on in the COVID pandemic in favor of restarting tourism. Now, feeble and afraid, the elderly are forced to get shots.
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Greece Braces for Omicron COVID-19 Strains
Greece is in a particularly vulnerable situation vaccination wise, should the new Omicron strains reach the vulnerable population.
Greece Records 1,765 New Covid-19 Cases in Past 24 Hours
Greece recorded 1,765 new coronavirus infections in the last 24 hours according to a report from the National Public Health Organization .
Greeks – Get Vaccinated Now, Not for the Schmuck Politicians, for All of Us
Greeks, get vaccinated. Not for the Schmuck Politicians who have fumbled on COVID. For all of us subject to new more deadly variants.
Greece’s South Aegean Islands Go ‘Dark Red’ as Blue Freedom Blows Up
The Greek government’s “Blue Freedom” scheme to put fill remote islands with tourists this summer just blew up in their political faces.
Greece Registers 3,593 New Cases As Protesters Clash With Police
Greece confirmed 3,593 new coronavirus case in the last 24 hours. In Athens, anti-vaxxers clash with police for the third time in 10 days.
Mykonos COVID Restrictions Lifted – Greece Records 2,007 New Cases
The COVID-19 pandemic curfew on Mykonos island lifted today. New cases across Greece were over 2,000 in 24 hours.
COVID Cases in Greece Skyrocket As Vacation Season Goes Full Tilt
Something of an emergency has taken place in Greece as the country recorded 1,820 new cases of the coronavirus on Wednesday.
Greece Now Accepts Negative COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Tests for Tourists
Greece’s Civil Aviation Authority will allow tourists to take rapid antigen tests in order to satisfy guidelines for entering the country.
Greece COVID Cases Spiking On the Eve of Tourism’s Reopening
On the eve of Greece reopening to tourists, COVID-19 cases have spiked to 3,421 in a 24 hour period. Is Athens moving too fast?
“Remain Calm” Greek Ministers Have “Everything” Under Control
The people of Crete are weary of ongoing COVID-19 restrictions and the seeming inability of Greek leadership to protect them.
Greek Officials Trumpet Safety With Millions in Harms Way
Greek officials are on a marketing campaign that is misleading, at best, touting the country’s safety when citizens are still in peril.
Tour Operators Turn Trollish Over Critical COVID Conditions
The convergence of coronavirus vaccine necessity and marketing practice reveal just how desperate the tourism situation is in the EU.
Greek Hoteliers and Politicians Launch ACME Rocket PR Campaign
Greek political and business leadership launches cartoonish tourism PR campaign in the midst of record COVID-19 cases.
A Statement About Greece Tourism, COVID, the Vaccine, and Patience
A candid statement from the editor of Argo Travel News, about the untenable pandemic situation, people, and ministry in charge of caring.