Greece has seen relatively few cases of coronavirus. According to Johns Hopkins University data, it has recorded 3,148 confirmed infections and 185 deaths, and the government has already allowed businesses to reopen and travel to restart across the country.
As of Monday, authorities have also allowed brothels to reopen – albeit under strict new guidelines.
Visits are limited to 15 minutes per customer, with masks recommended for workers and clients.
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Doors and windows should be kept open to allow fresh air in, payment should only be by card and not by cash, and businesses should keep a list of clients – along with their names and phone numbers – in a sealed envelope for four weeks, in case authorities need to trace infections.
Other countries are considering allowing sex work again. The Dutch government plans to reopen brothels on 1 September, although there are calls for this to happen sooner.
Sex workers worldwide fear for their income amid the outbreak, and some have been forced to work throughout the pandemic to make ends meet.
