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Face mask made obligatory in supermarkets as of Saturday

Face mask made obligatory in supermarkets as of Saturday

Supermarket employees and customers will have to wear face masks as of Saturday (July 18), according to a joint ministerial decision issued on Friday.

The news was announced by the Secretary General of Commerce and Consumer, Panagiotis Stampoulidis.

Those not wearing masks face a fine of 150 euros.

"It shouldn't be difficult to apply the measure," said Deputy Minister of Development and Investments Nikos Papathanasis.

Wearing a mask at supermarkets by customers had been recommended, but not enforced, until now.

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