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13 new cases of coronavirus in Greece today and 2 deaths
ATHENS. The total number of deaths in Greece is now 150 and the total number of cases is 2,691.

Remaining retail businesses open on Monday
The remaining retail businesses reopen on 11 May, following proper health guidelines, along with driving schools and betting shops.

North Corfu schools to be disinfected and provided with necessary hygiene and health protection equipment
CORFU. North Corfu schools will be disinfected on Saturday 9 May in preparation for the resumption of classes for the 3rd year of High School on Monday 11 May.

Air tickets will be more expensive if seats have to remain empty
Businesses, organisations and trade unions are concerned about the costs lying ahead. Countries are gradually lifting the lockdown measures.

Corfu samples test negative for coronavirus
IOANNINA. 8 samples from Corfu Hospital were sent to Ioannina and tested negative for coronavirus.

Coastguard fines amateur fishers who caught 19.5kg of fish
Their catch was confiscated and given to a charitable organisation.

Coronavirus updates from Tsiodras and Hardalias no longer to be daily
ATHENS. The daily evening updates from Prof. Sotiris Tsiodras for the Ministry of Health and Nikos Hardalias for the Ministry of Civil Protection will become less frequent in coming days.

Stunning May supermoon
CORFU. Whoever took a look at the night sky would undoubtedly have felt their breath taken away.

15 new cases of coronavirus in Greece today - total of 148 deaths
ATHENS. There was one death from coronavirus today, taking the total to 148.

Minister of Culture announces when archaeological sites and museums will reopen
ATHENS. The Minister of Culture Lina Mendoni announced the timetable for the reopening of archaeological sites, museums, open-air cinemas as well as the recommencement of filming, rehearsals and live events.

All samples sent from Corfu yesterday test negative for coronavirus
IOANNINA. 5 samples from Corfu Hospital were sent to Ioannina and tested negative for coronavirus.

Giorgos Mahimaris: "€80,000 contract for Agios Giorgios Pagon in a few days"
CORFU. "After so many years the North Corfu Municipality΄s commitment to repair the Aspiotades-Agios Giorgios Pagon road will be fulfilled," said the North Corfu Mayor at a meeting with local representatives.

΄Whirlwind΄ of imbecility hits Perithia Green Spot
CORFU. Volunteers at Perithia Green Spot couldn΄t believe their eyes!

Voluntary recycling centres in Corfu up and running again
CORFU. Following the lifting of the lockdown Corfu volunteers have started sorting at source again at the recycling centres.

Dog rescued from well in Krini
CORFU. The poor dog fell into a well approximately 15 metres deep - The Fire Service came to the rescue with two fire engines and equipment.

21 new cases of coronavirus in Greece today and one death
ATHENS. The total number of confirmed cases in Greece is now 2,663 and the total number of deaths 147. 36 patients remain intubated in ICUs.

Road surfacing in Ilia Politi St.
CORFU. Part of the Cemtral Corfu & Diapontia Islands Technical Works Department΄s programme of temporary repairs.

Corfu Hospital: New guidelines for protection of the public
CORFU. Corfu Hospital Administration has issued new guidelines for the protection of the public.