Greece banned music in restaurants and bars and restricted movement on its popular holiday island of Mykonos after a rise in new coronavirus infections there.

Known as the party island of the super rich, Mykonos is one of Greece's most popular destinations, attracting more than a million visitors each summer, among them Hollywood stars, models and world famous athletes, Reuters reports.

Following a “worrying” local outbreak, the Civil Protection Ministry said it was banning music on the island around the clock and would only allow movement between 1am to 6am to those going to and from work, or for health reasons.

The restrictions will be in place until July 26, it said.