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Greece Launches Covid Free Badges at Restaurants, Bars | GTP Headlines

Restaurants and bars in Greece are now required to display one of three badges making it easier for customers to recognize establishments implementing Covid-19 health protocols.
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Please read comments....a very sensitive and inflammatory issue and I agree....at least it must also be in English language.... they have got this wrong.
 
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This is so interesting...I wonder if other countries will start doing this as well
 
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ssherie_ said:
This is so interesting...I wonder if other countries will start doing this as well
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A mandatory protocol if these businesses are going to survive..... should be same with entering Shopping malls and all other public premises.. Kalley Mera.
 
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