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Hospital Director: "Be equal to the occasion"
CORFU. Critical statement from the Corfu General Hospital Director towards some of the Corfu media, whom he accuses of spreading misinformation and unverified reports.

First coronavirus case in Rhodes - 7½-month-old baby
RHODES. A 7½-month-old baby was tested positive for coronavirus in Rhodes on Thursday evening - the first case on the island.

Message of solidarity from Bamberg Symphony Orchestra - including Corfu musician Angelos Kritikos
BAMBERG (GERMANY). Bamberg Symphony Orchestra is sending a message of solidarity to all the world with its video ΄Stronger Together - The Social Symphony΄.

Which transactions are no longer available in person at banks
ATHENS. The Hellenic Bank Association has announced new measures to restrict movement by members of the public due to coronavirus.

All you need to know about the movement ban
18 Q & A regarding the movement ban throughout Greece - Who it applies to and the exceptions - How to send an SMS - What happens with businesses

Movement ban from 06:00 on Monday morning
ATHENS. The Prime Minister announced the measure and said once again that it is "time for individual responsibility".

The Government has a lockdown plan ready for use if needed
ATHENS. See how the ban on movement will be implemented and how the Health System will handle the need for beds and personnel.

"Friendship is a single soul dwelling in two bodies"
ATHENS. China has sent 8 tons of hygiene items to Athens including 550,000 medical, surgical and protective face masks, medical safety glasses, gloves and overshoes.

Corfu Hospital Director: Rumours are just as dangerous as the virus
CORFU. In a post on Facebook Corfu General Hospital Director Leonidas Roubatis asked for people to stop spreading fake news.

No more basketball in Garitsa - thanks to quick intervention of the Municipality!
CORFU. One of the few - it has to be said - cases in Corfu where people didn΄t seem to understand the guideline ΄Stay at Home΄ is the basketball court in Garitsa. The Municipality responded immediately and closed it.

Announcement in Government Gazette - Entry ban for travellers from Italy, Albania and North Macedonia
Only freight vehicles allowed.

Travel ban to and from Italy and Albania
ATHENS. Decision follows today΄s meeting chaired by the Prime Minister. Meeting with Holy Synod tomorrow regarding church services.

Albania closes border with Greece
TIRANA. The Albanian Prime Minister posted the decision on his personal Facebook page on Friday evening.

Deputy Regional Governor: There are no cases of coronavirus in Corfu
CORFU. Deputy Regional Governor for Public Health, Social Welfare & Employment Kostas Zorbas stated categorically today that there are no cases.

Appointment of auxiliary haematologist at Corfu General Hospital
CORFU. Thomas Dimitriou reappointed as auxiliary haematologist at Corfu Hospital - Permanent appointment of oncologist Anna Mouzakiti to follow shortly.

Corfu Hospital accepting applications for auxiliary staff until 15 March
CORFU. As part of its programme to increase personnel, Corfu Hospital will be recruiting auxiliary staff (apart from doctors) such as nursing, technical and administrative staff etc.

First Ionian Islands food bank in Corfu
CORFU. After four years the first food distribution bank in the Ionian Islands opened its doors to large numbers of people.

Corfu conductor at annual school band festival ΄Northern Festival of Bands 2020΄ in Iowa
CORFU. Corfu conductor Michalis Michalopoulos was in Iowa to conduct three concerts at the Northern Festival of Bands 13 - 15 February.