Greece: Country bans flights to/from Italy until March 29 over COVID-19 concerns /update 7

On March 14, Greece bans flights to/from Italy until March 29 over coronavirus disease (COVID-19) concerns, as schools, shopping malls, bars, and cafés remain closed; further spread of COVID-19 expected over near term
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Event
On Saturday, March 14, Greece banned flights to and from Italy until March 29 over concerns regarding the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. Schools, shopping malls, bars, and cafés remain closed in Greece as of Saturday; schools are slated to be closed at least until Wednesday, March 25.
As of March 14, Greece has confirmed over 220 cases of COVID-19 and three associated deaths.
Further international spread of COVID-19 is expected over the coming days and weeks.
Context
The first case of COVID-19 was reported on December 31 and the source of the outbreak has been linked to a wet market in Wuhan (Hubei province, China). Human-to-human and patient-to-medical staff transmission of the virus have been confirmed. Many of the associated fatalities have been due to pneumonia caused by the virus.
Cases of the virus have been confirmed in numerous countries and territories worldwide. Virus-screening and quarantining measures are being implemented at airports worldwide, as well as extensive travel restrictions. On March 11, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the global outbreak a pandemic.
Pneumonia symptoms include dry cough, chest pain, fever, and trouble breathing. Pneumonia can be contagious and can be transmitted from human to human. The influenza virus, or the flu, is a common cause of viral pneumonia.
Advice
Measures adopted by local authorities evolve quickly and are usually effective immediately. Depending on the evolution of the outbreak in other countries, authorities are likely to modify, at very short notice, the list of countries whose travelers are subject to border control measures or entry restrictions upon their arrival to the territory in question. It is advised to postpone nonessential travel due to the risk that travelers may be refused entry or be subject to quarantine upon their arrival or during their stay.
To reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission, travelers are advised to abide by the following measures:
- Frequently clean hands by applying an alcohol-based hand rub or washing with soap and water.
- When coughing and sneezing, cover mouth and nose with a flexed elbow or tissue; if used, throw the tissue away immediately and wash hands.
- If experiencing a fever, cough, and difficulty breathing, seek medical care urgently and share your previous travel history with your health care provider.
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