Greece is currently a popular travel destination for Swiss tourists. Long also because of his lax corona measures. But that has changed since tourists from all over Europe have come to the Mediterranean destination and increasingly bring in the delta variant. The number of cases is increasing. The government is increasingly taking action – the unvaccinated in particular were affected by the tightening.
Everything has changed since this weekend. In the sights of the Greek government: the jet-set island of Mykonos. Wild parties there have caused the number of corona cases to skyrocket. The receipt: Lockdown! A night-time ban on going out has been in force on Mykonos since Saturday. Contact restrictions and a music ban apply between 1 a.m. and 6 a.m. The night clubs and bars have to close.
Tourists have to sleep on the beach
The situation on the island is confusing. Greek local newspapers report of totally overcrowded quarantine hotels. If you don’t get any more space, you end up on the street. Despite the ban on going out, tourists have to spend the last two nights on the beach. How it will go on for them is uncertain. One thing is clear: the news from Greece has deterred many travelers. There have been reports of numerous cancellations following the lockdown announcement.
England’s European Championship stars celebrate in Mykonos
Celebrities are also affected by the lockdown and the corona chaos on Mykonos. The island is extremely popular with the rich and beautiful – the US dream couple Justin (27) and Hailey Bieber (28) were recently spotted on Mykonos. However, the Biebers were lucky: They have already jetted on.
The football stars from England had less good timing. Players like Luke Shaw (26), Kyle Walker (31) and Mason Mount (22) recently flew to Mykonos, according to their social media channels. Smartphone videos show the England stars celebrating. One time they sing the Neil Diamond classic “Sweet Caroline”, another time they are in each other’s arms.
But now the exit has also been canceled for the footballers. The players are currently stuck in Mykonos. Means: Shaw, Walker and Mount now have to digest the EM final defeat in quarantine instead of partying. (nim)
Published: 07/19/2021, 12 minutes ago
Last updated: July 19, 2021, 9 minutes ago