Coronavirus
΄Restart΄ for Corfu businesses as shops reopen
CORFU. The Chamber of Commerce and Corfu Trade Association have produced a short video to welcome the reopening of businesses with the relaxation of the lockdown.
Restriction on non-essential travel extended until 15 June
BRUSSELS. The European Commission invites Member States to extend restriction on non-essential travel to the EU until 15 June. Which countries this applies to. Internal European flights to commence first and then external. Situation to be reassessed in June.
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No violations in the Ionian Islands - all wearing masks where they should
ATHENS. Police checks are being carried out throughout the country to ensure the measures against the spread of coronavirus are being adhered to.
Demonstration in Ljubljana against face mask profiteering
France΄s daily death toll rebounded on Friday, three days before it starts lifting its lockdown. Friday΄s 243 fatalities was up significantly on Thursday΄s 178, for a total of 26,230
19 new cases of coronavirus in Greece today and 1 death
ATHENS. There were 19 new confirmed cases of SARS-CoV-2 in Greece today, 11 of which were a case cluster.
Minister of Tourism: Every hotel must have a contracted doctor
ATHENS. Minister of Tourism Haris Theoharis presented the main points of the plan to safely manage the pandemic ahead of the tourist season during an online event with ONNED (Young Nea Dimokratia).
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.
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.
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.
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.
΄Cry for help΄ from Corfu catering businesses in Liston
CORFU. Corfu is taking part tonight in the symbolic protest from catering businesses across Europe and locals have filled the most popular spot on the island with empty chairs and tables.
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.
Corfu Hospital: New guidelines for protection of the public
CORFU. Corfu Hospital Administration has issued new guidelines for the protection of the public.
All samples sent from Corfu test negative again
IOANNINA. 11 samples from Corfu Hospital were sent to Ioannina and tested negative for coronavirus.
