Queues formed outside shops in Athens on the first day of new restrictions to curb soaring coronavirus infections which require the unvaccinated to have negative Covid-19 tests.

Covid-19 infections in Greece hit a new daily high almost every day in November, prompting authorities to announce new measures on Tuesday, which also restrict access to cafes and restaurants, state services and banks to those who are either vaccinated or have a negative test.

Those vaccinated against Covid-19 also have to present their vaccination certificates, triggering long lines outside shops in the capital's busiest shopping street, Ermou.

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