Authorities in Greece have decided to reopen high schools on Feb. 1 for the first time since mid-November, but even when the schools open, that nationwide lockdown measures will remain in effect.

Education Minister Niki Kerameus said on Friday that high schools would follow the reopening of primary schools on Jan. 11 and a limited opening of retail stores a week later.

But restrictions on movement will still remain in effect, including a national nightly curfew, a ban on domestic travel, and a mandatory seven-day quarantine for all passengers arriving from abroad at Greek airports through Feb. 8. distance learning will also continue for university students.

Greece has experienced a notable decline in pandemic-related deaths in the past few weeks, but authorities warn tough restrictions will remain in place throughout the winter.

The weekly average number of deaths is currently at 0.25 per 100,000 residents in Greece, from a high of 0.94 in early December.