China News Service, January 20. According to the Greek “China Greek Times” report, on the evening of January 19 local time, the National Public Health Organization of Greece announced that in the past 24 hours, Greece had newly confirmed 566 new cases of new crowns, with a total of 149,462 confirmed cases. ; There were 30 new deaths, with a total of 5,518 deaths.

　　On January 18, local time, the Greek retail industry, which had been closed for two months, finally opened its doors to consumers.

Although the number of customers entering the store was limited due to the epidemic, some people lined up at the store entrance early.

In order to welcome customers, clothing stores and shoe stores in Athens and other cities have launched special prices, and some chain stores have also discounted them.

Data map: On November 7, 2020 local time, pedestrians pass by a closed commercial street in Athens, Greece.

　　Recently, the severe cold and severe weather in Athens, Greece is still raging. Even so, people are still waiting patiently in line.

In order to comply with relevant anti-epidemic rules, businesses also provide disinfectants at the entrance of the store while controlling the flow of people.

In the downtown area, the General Secretariat of Commerce and Consumer Protection also conducted police patrols to ensure safety.

　　Most consumers are patient on the first day of opening, and they plan to wait until the first wave of shopping is over.

Many people also expressed that they would wait a few more days, hoping to get better discounts.

Due to the restrictions of prevention and control measures during the epidemic, consumers can’t go shopping for more than two hours, so many people just want to go around and observe the goods and their prices in the shop windows.

　　Greece’s Deputy Minister of Development and Investment, Nix Papathanasis, said the store’s reopening brought optimistic prospects this week.

At the same time, all businesses and consumers should abide by corresponding epidemic prevention measures, wear masks and maintain necessary safety distances.

　　He emphasized: "Once the market becomes operational, there will be good development. We don't want stores to close or strike again, and the government will continue to provide support to companies and employees."

　　The president of the Greek Enterprise Commerce Federation, George Kalanikas, said that there were no problems when the retail industry opened on the 18th.

He also showed a very optimistic attitude towards the retail industry operating during the winter discount season. He emphasized: "The attractive discounts will help attract consumers, and the market will gradually return to normal."

　　With the opening of retail stores, all parties will focus their attention on plans to restart other economic sectors in Greece.

According to a source, the government currently has no plans to open up other economic sectors. When the various restrictions will be relaxed will depend on the trend of the epidemic after the retail industry resumes.

　　In addition, the next phase of the Greek government's goal is to open junior high schools and high schools. Currently, the school's most likely resumption time is February 1. The government health expert committee will make a final decision on the opening of the school next week. (Zhu Tianhao)