No cases of coronavirus in Corfu. Hospital to acquire sample testing lab
coronavirus
18 Mar 2020
/ 12:18
CORFU. According to hospital sources. Doctors say that all the indications are that during the period when measures were more relaxed (February) the virus didn΄t come to Corfu. The need for strict adherence to the guidelines is stressed.
An extremely important confirmation on Wednesday that the island has not as yet been hit by coronavirus. The information comes from hospital and Regional Health Service sources. Doctors say that all the indications are that during the period when measures were more relaxed (February) the virus didn't come to Corfu. If the virus had come at that time, then, even with mild symptoms, it is statistically certain that something more serious would have appeared within 15 - 20 days.
This confirmation underlines the need for strict adherence to the guidelines and isolation and distancing measures.
Sample Testing Lab
It was discussed at a board meeting on Sunday that, in order to take the pressure of the Pasteur Institute, the hospital will acquire a reagent to test the samples for coronavirus. Mayor Meropi Ydraiou said that the local authority will contribute towards the acquisition of the testing lab.
This confirmation underlines the need for strict adherence to the guidelines and isolation and distancing measures.
Sample Testing Lab
It was discussed at a board meeting on Sunday that, in order to take the pressure of the Pasteur Institute, the hospital will acquire a reagent to test the samples for coronavirus. Mayor Meropi Ydraiou said that the local authority will contribute towards the acquisition of the testing lab.
