COVID-19
Worldwide cases now over 20 million
Worldwide coronavirus cases have surpassed 20.4 million, according to the Johns Hopkins University. More than 12.7 million people have recovered from the virus and 745,000 have died.
Corfu Medical Association: No more excuses and conspiracy theories
CORFU. Corfu Medical Association has expressed its deep concern at the jump in the number of COVID-19 cases on the island.
Summer spike in cases
Russia has reported the largest number of new cases in Europe in the past 24 hours. More than 900,000 people have now tested positive in the country, after 5,102 new infections were recorded.
Just 1 case in Corfu out of yesterday΄s total of 262 in Greece - See the geographical breakdown
ATHENS. Although the 262 new cases in Greece on Wednesday 12 August was the highest ever daily total, there was just the 1 case in Corfu.
262 new cases of coronavirus in Greece today
ATHENS. EODY announced 262 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday 12 August and 2 deaths.
Health Minister: 36 the average age of August coronavirus cases
ATHENS. Health Minister Vassilis Kikilias posted a ΄reality check΄ for young people on Twitter.
Costa Cruises to resume sailing in Mediterranean at the beginning of September
Costa Cruises announced yesterday that some of its ships will resume sailing from Italian ports from 6 September.
196 new cases of COVID-19 in Greece today, including 1 in Corfu
ATHENS. EODY announced 196 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday 11 August, one of which is in Corfu.
Two business owners arrested today for exceeding the maximum number of customers
CORFU. Police continue to carry out checks at catering establishments in Corfu.
Passengers from infected ship file lawsuit against cruise company - complaints include manslaughter
Passengers who were stuck on an infected cruise ship having been turned away from several ports in March have filed a lawsuit against cruise company. The 850 French passengers, which included the families of three people who died of the virus on the ship, filed 180 complaints, including manslaughter, their lawyer confirmed.
126 new cases of COVID-19 in Greece today, including 2 in Corfu
ATHENS. EODY announced 126 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 on Monday 10 August, 10 of which were detected at entry points.
New measures: Catering and entertainment establishments in Corfu cannot stay open after midnight
CORFU. Cafes, bars, restaurants and night clubs will close at 12 every night in Corfu and several other areas in Greece that are epidemiologically challenged.
203 new cases of coronavirus in Greece today including 7 in Corfu
ATHENS. EODY announced 203 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 on Sunday 9 August, 29 of which were detected at entry points.
The impact of COVID-19 on Europe’s island economies
By George Assonitis, Network of insular chambers of the EU, Advisor on EU Affairs at the Union of Hellenic Chambers of commerce.
152 new cases of coronavirus in Greece today including 2 in Corfu
ATHENS. EODY announced 152 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 on Saturday 8 August, 22 of which were detected at entry points.
Another Corfu business closed down for 2 weeks by police
CORFU. Police closed down a catering business for 15 days yesterday and imposed a fine of €5,000.
Daily checks - Corfu businesses showing greater sense of responsibility
CORFU. Increased vigilance from business owners.
151 new cases of coronavirus in Greece today - 3 in Corfu
ATHENS. EODY announced 151 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 on Friday 7 August.
