The first covid free areas in Greece are going to become the Aegean islands by the end of April, as vaccination efforts are intensifying in tourist destinations hoping for an influx of tourists.

July is leaving a bitter taste for the tourism professionals, but also for the government's financial staff, as the increase of coronavirus cases in European countries and the return of uncertainty have cut back expectations for something better in August and September.

The marine units of national health service EODY are now in full operation, aiming to locate cases of coronavirus in the Greek islands very quickly.