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Corfu Hospital Director: Number of ICU beds doubled - extra personnel expected
CORFU. "When there is a will to work and proper cooperation anything can be achieved," said Hospital Director Leonidas Roubatis.

5th confirmed coronavirus case in Corfu
CORFU. The sample tested positive at Ioannina University - the fifth in Corfu.

Coronavirus - 5 deaths and 156 new cases in Greece today
ATHENS. In his update today Prod. Sotiris Tsiodras announced that the total number of confirmed cases in Greece is now 2,401 and there are 59 patients hospitalised in ICUs.

1m Euros for road repairs in North and South Corfu
CORFU. Corfu ND MP Stefanos Gikas announced that funds of 1m Euros have been released by the Ministry for Infrastructure for urgent repairs in North and South Corfu.

Milan planning more space for pedestrians and cyclists. Is Corfu listening?
LONDON. Less stress, clean air, less noise and, of course, social distancing is the model for the post-lockdown period. The circumstances present Ms. Ydraiou΄s local authority with an excellent opportunity not to return to pre-coronavirus conditions.

Steady improvement in condition of Corfu patient in Ioannina
IOANNINA. According to the latest update from Ioannina University Hospital, the only patient from Corfu is showing a steady improvement.

Power cuts in some areas on Thursday 23 April
CORFU. The Hellenic Electricity Distribution Network Operator (DEDIE) has announced that there will be power cuts on Thursday 23 April from 08:00 to 13:30 in order to carry out necessary maintenance work.

A musical ΄Thank you΄ for doctors and nurses at Athens Evangelismos Hospital
ATHENS. ERT Contemporary Music Orchestra put on a concert for the thousands of doctors and nurses who are tirelessly fighting the virus.

78 lockdown violations in the Ionian Islands over the four days of Easter
CORFU. From Good Friday to Easter Monday 61 lockdown fines were issued in Corfu.

We don΄t have collective immunity yet says Prof. Tsiodras
ATHENS. Total number of deaths 116, 10 new cases today, 61 patients in ICUs and 44 have been discharged from ICUs.

62-year-old coronavirus patient discharged from hospital and returns to Corfu
CORFU. Good news from Ioannina University Hospital, where the Corfu patient has been hospitalised.

Man fishing in Gouvia falls into sea - rescued by Coastguard
CORFU. The 47-year-old said he was fishing from a platform, slipped and fell into the sea.

No lockdown fines in Corfu on Easter Day!
ATHENS. According to the Greek Police, there were police checks throughout the country on Easter Day for non-essential travel and travel outside the region of drivers΄ permanent residency.

Easter Saturday Resurrection in Corfu during lockdown - ΄Graikous΄ performed online!
CORFU. Corfu Easter 2020 - never before has the town been seen like this on Easter Saturday!

2 deaths and 11 new coronavirus cases in Greece today
ATHENS. The total number of deaths in Greece is now 110 and the total number of cases is 2,235 - 67 patients are intubated in ICUs.

Pots thrown again this year in Corfu - exorcising coronavirus!
CORFU. A completely different First Resurrection this year in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic - but Corfu Town still full of colour!

Easter Saturday: ΄Amleto΄ and ΄Calde Lacrimae΄ online
CORFU. "We are staying at home but we are still close to you," say the Corfu Philharmonic Bands.

΄Old΄ Philharmonic Band plays ΄Adagio΄ at usual time on Good Friday..but online!
CORFU. Good Friday was completely unlike any other year. Everyone stayed at home but the music from the Philharmonic Bands could be heard everywhere.