Greece Specific Risk of Coronavirus (COVID-19)

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 TRAVAX 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):

• Travellers 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):

• Travellers are advised to consider avoiding non-essential travel to all other areas of Greece if they are at an increased risk of severe COVID-19
• All travellers should read the fitfortravel page COVID-19: Health Considerations for Travel

To determine if a traveller is at increased risk of severe COVID-19, check the following websites:

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

Further information can be found on the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) page.