Greece on Saturday imposed a five-hour night curfew and other restrictions on the popular travel island of Mykonos because of a "worrying" spike in local Covid-19 infections, officials said. One of Greece's top travel destinations, Mykonos draws hundreds of thousands of visitors annually -- including a steady stream of celebrities -- to its picturesque beaches and vibrant nightlife. But Greek authorities have been lately alarmed by the number of clandestine parties held in the island's numerous villas. Hardalias on July 15 had warned that active cases on Mykonos had quadrupled to over 300 in just a week. Greece is experiencing a steady climb in Covid-19 infections in recent days, largely blamed on the more contagious Delta variant.

Source: Mint July 17, 2021 11:48 UTC