Ambulance workers say defibrillators in public places save lives

Following  yet another example of sudden cardiac arrest, that of the footballer Christian Eriksen during a match, Corfu Ambulance Workers' Union is calling on the Central, North and South Corfu Municipalities to purchase and place automated external defibrillators (AEDs).

In a statement signed by President Christos Kypriotis and Secretary Gerasimos Roditis, the union says: "Our hands in cooperation with a defibrillator and proper training can save a life!

We call on you to proceed in this matter and are available for any type of cooperation and assistance!

There is no time for delay in the case of cardiac arrest - there needs to be a sppedy response..."