The Greeks who are enjoying the hot weather on the Athenian Riviera recently lounged at 10-metre distances from each other while overhead a drone buzzed to monitor the situation. Piloted by a town hall employee, the robotic craft broadcast a message, “we keep our distance, we respect public health”.

 

Municipal police and guards were also on-site to help ensure that crowds were dispersed and beachgoers were acting responsibly. With unseasonably hot weather, 515 beaches were given the go-ahead to open under strict guidelines.  Beach clubs opened without alcohol, music and sports facilities while sunbeds chained to canopies were disinfected when new people came to use them.