Holidaymakers visiting Greece in the coming weeks have been warned that a new Covid variant on the rise could impact their vacation. Between July 8 and 14, hospital admissions for new Covid patients receiving treatment rose by 669, according to Greece’s National Public Health Organization, EODY. The 44% increase in weekly admissions over the past month has led health officials to re-introduce some measures designed to stop the virus's spread.
With many Brits heading to the holiday hotspot over the coming weeks, it is important to know how it could impact your holiday, as well as your rights. How will it impact my holiday? If heading to Greece, there may be some people now wearing masks. This will be especially prominent in some hospitals, as some have reintroduced rules to wear a mask.
Authorities have also been seen handing out free Covid tests across Greece this week. If heading to Greece, it might be worth testing if you are able to get your hands on a graph. Can I cancel my Greek holiday? If you have already booked your holiday and now want to cancel it because you may catch Covid when you are there, you are unlikely to receive a full refund.
The Citizen's Advice website explains: "You can cancel any time before the holiday starts but you’ll probably have to pay a cancellation fee. The fees should be in the terms and conditions. "They’re likely to be higher if it’s close to the departure date.
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