Greece Makes Masks Compulsory on Ferry Decks After Rise in COVID-19 Cases

Greece Makes Masks Compulsory on Ferry Decks After Rise in COVID-19 Cases
A ferry sails near the island of Santorini, Greece, on May 6, 2020. (Alkis Konstantinidis /Reuters)
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ATHENS—Greece will make mask-wearing compulsory on the decks of ferries sailing to its islands, extending the requirement beyond indoor public spaces, after a sudden rise in coronavirus infections that could put its crucial tourism season at risk.

Greece reported 110 new cases on Saturday, its highest single-day increase in several weeks. Another 75 confirmed cases were reported on Sunday.