Coronavirus
Tourist accommodation prohibited from opening until 30 April
ATHENS. It was announced in the Government Gazette yesterday that tourist accommodation properties are prohibited from operating.
Diapontia Islands Deputy Mayors want tests to be carried out on Italian visitors
CORFU. The local Deputy Mayors for the Diapontia Islands have sent a letter requesting that visitors to the islands from Italy be tested.
Corfu today - taking precautions against coronavirus
CORFU. Hardly any people were in town today and the streets that are normally full of life were deserted.
Third death from coronavirus in Greece
ZAKYNTHOS. Just a few hours after the death of a 90-year-old man in Ptolemaida.
2nd fatality from coronavirus in Greece
PTOLEMAIDA. A 90-year-old man died at Bodosakio Hospital.
Green Spots closing for at least 2 weeks
CORFU. Adhering to Ministry of Health guidelines and to safeguard public health.
Albania closes border with Greece
TIRANA. The Albanian Prime Minister posted the decision on his personal Facebook page on Friday evening.
Ministry of Health: Bars, cafes and restaurants to close
The Government has announced new measures to tackle coronavirus.
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.
Former Prefecture building disinfected today
CORFU. The Tax Office and other offices in the building were disinfected on Friday afternoon.
Central Corfu & Diapontia Islands Municipality to set up Crisis Management Team
CORFU. Members of the public are asked to rigorously follow the Ministry of Health guidelines.
Museums and archaeological sites closed until 30 March
ATHENS. Announcement from the Ministry of Culture.
Ministry of Tourism sets up Crisis Management Committee for coronavirus
ATHENS. The Ministry of Tourism has set up a Crisis Management Committee for coronavirus.
Viking suspends cruises - 5 were due to come to Corfu
NORWAY. The Norwegian company Viking Cruises has decided to suspend cruises until 1 May due to coronavirus. 5 were due to come to Corfu between 28 March and 28 April. The Princess Cruises ship ΄Crown Princess΄, due in Corfu on 22 April, has also been cancelled.
New announcement from DEYAK - due to coronavirus it will NOT be cutting off water supply
CORFU. The Public Water Company has issued a new statement retracting what it had said previously.
Corfu: Hotels and travel agents recommend flexible cancellation policies
CORFU. The Hoteliers΄ Association and the new board of the Association of Corfu Travel Agents (AOCTA) met this morning.
Man, 66, with coronavirus dies at Patras Hospital
PATRAS. The 66-year-old had heart problems and was admitted to the ICU following complications caused by coronavirus. He had been infected while on a trip to the Holy Land.
Independence Day parades on 25th March cancelled throughout Greece
ATHENS. The Government has decided to cancel all the Independence Day parades on 25th March.
