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Corfu Hospital now has its own coronavirus diagnostic equipment
CORFU. As of today Corfu General Hospital has Cepheid΄s GeneXpert diagnostic machine with automated PCR.
΄Beast of Kavos΄ pulled out of ravine and taken to Corfu Hospital
CORFU. After a difficult operation taking nearly 4 hours the 47-year-old man wanted by the police was pulled out of the ravine where he had been trapped.
Ferry services to Corfu for all resume on Monday - with questionnaires and masks
CORFU. From Monday 25 May all visitors will be able to travel to the islands - not only permanent residents or those travelling for health or work.
Voluntary beach clean-ups in Arillas and Benitses
CORFU. Voluntary clean-ups of the beach and public areas in Arillas on Friday 22nd and in Benitses on Saturday 23rd.
Fighter planes to fly over Ionian Islands at 11:00 for May 21 celebrations
ATHENS. Two fighter planes will be flying across the Ionian sky on 21 May at 11:00 exactly!
24 billion for restart of economy and tourism
ATHENS. PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced the ΄SYN-ERGASIA΄ Programme (cooperation / work together) - a bridge supported by three pillars which will take Greece from recession to recovery - PM announced extension of insurance contribution coverage and unemployment benefit, reduction in tax prepayment, reduction in VAT for public transport, coffee products and non-alcoholic drinks.
Autopsy hasn΄t been able to determine cause of death of 29-year-old woman
CORFU. More tests will need to be carried out in order to determine the cause of death of the 29-year-old mother of two.
Two arrested with 1.5kg cannabis and cannabis plants
CORFU. Two men, aged 39 and 40, were arrested by the Regional Drugs Squad on Tuesday in collaboration with a team from Corfu Port Authority and a sniffer dog.
Fire Service removes poisonous snake from outside Corfu Hospital
CORFU. Timely intervention from the Fire Service on Tuesday afternoon outside the hospital.
Woman found dead in hospital paediatric ward
CORFU. Her family and friends along with hospital staff are mourning the sudden death of the young woman.
PM to announce plans for restart of tourism, economy and employment on Wednesday
ATHENS. Opening of borders to mark the start of the tourist season, VAT reductions for catering and transport sectors and subsidies for employees are some of the measures Kyriakos Mitsotakis is expected to announce tomorrow.
Powers to be given to Municipalities to create temporary cycle lanes and pedestrianised areas
ATHENS. Municipal Quality of Life Committees will be given the authority to turn streets into temporary pedestrian areas and cycle lanes in the amendment being presented to Parliament by the Ministry of Energy and Environment.
Voluntary clean-up outside the hospital
CORFU. Volunteers cleaned up the area outside Corfu General Hospital this morning.
Clarification from Hospital Director regarding coronavirus lab
CORFU. The Corfu Hospital Director told Enimerosi that there were no objections to acquiring the lab. There were different views as to what was the best solution for Corfu.
Coronavirus diagnostic lab at Corfu Hospital
CORFU. It seems that pressure from tourist professionals and organisations and the acquisition of a PCR testing lab for coronavirus overcame resistance from the hospital administration.
Power cuts on Thursday 14 May
CORFU. The Hellenic Electricity Distribution Network Operator (DEDIE) has announced that there will be power cuts on Thursday 14 May from 08:00 to 14:00 in order to carry out necessary maintenance work.
Manhunt continues for the 47-year-old - Hellenic Police Headquarters being kept updated
CORFU. Strong British interest has put even more pressure on the investigation into the incident in Lefkimmi. The woman who reported the rape has been found to have bodily injuries.
Corfu samples test negative for coronavirus
IOANNINA. 8 samples from Corfu Hospital were sent to Ioannina and tested negative for coronavirus.
