On March 18, 2020, the INSTAP Study Center closed along with the majority of Greek businesses as part of a government plan to control the spread of the COVID-19 virus. Some of our employees were placed in a government program to preserve jobs, while others were able to work from home. A core crew of staff members continued to attend the building and the antiquities over the next two and a half months. On June 1, 2020, the Study Center resumed operation in accordance with strict government guidelines for maintaining a safe working environment.