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Corfu Hospital employees work stoppage and protest on Wednesday 26 January
CORFU. As part of the nationwide work stoppage of the Panhellenic Federation of Public Hospital Workers (POEDHN), the Hellenic Federation of Hospital Doctors Union (OENGE) and the Civil Servants΄ Confederation (ADEDY).

Covid update from Corfu Hospital - 24 January
CORFU. The number of Covid patients has decreased slightly but there are still fluctuations.

First major roadworks project begins next week
CORFU. Τhe road surfacing works for the improvement of the Tzavros-Paleokastritsa Road and the connecting roads in Central Corfu will begin in March.

Applications being accepted for reconnection of electricity for vulnerable households
CORFU. Application requirements and supporting documents.

Significant decrease in Corfu positivity rate
ATHENS. There has been a significant decrease in the positivity rate in Corfu according to the weekly EODY report.

General Hospital’s understaffing discussed at meeting with Regional Governor
CORFU. The Regional Governor met with the General Hospital Director and staff representatives in order to discuss about a mix of incentives to staff the Corfu General Hospital and Corfu΄s inclusion in the arid areas for easier recruitment of staff.

Technological improvements in schools by Central Corfu Municipal School Committee
CORFU. Schools to get internet, computers, projectors and screens.

€620,000 from ‘Antonis Tritsis’ for irrigation projects in the Ionian Islands
CORFU. Collection and management of surface water in order for this valuable resource to be given for irrigation and agriculture.

New oxygen installation at Corfu Hospital due to increased needs
CORFU. Reconstruction of the laboratory reagent neutralisation tank – A second oxygen pressure reducer was installed and a second tank is being prepared in order to meet the increased needs.

Pulmonologist at Corfu Hospital given permanent contract
CORFU. A pulmonologist and tuberculosis specialist has been given a permanent contract at Corfu Hospital.

Ambulance service employees donate food to vulnerable groups
CORFU. Corfu Municipality has given warm thanks to the Ambulance Service (EKAB) employees.

17-year-old boy injured by shotgun in Zakynthos
ZAKYNTHOS. The boy was accidentally shot by a classmate.

No interest from private paediatricians for vaccinations at Corfu Health Centre
CORFU. A new vaccination stream will start operating at the Corfu Hospital from Friday 21 January for children aged 5-11.

Corfu with second highest positivity rate behind Ioannina
CORFU. Epidemiologist Yiannis Alamanos says Omicron variant is dominant in Corfu.

Maximum capacity of 30 patients in Covid Unit with existing personnel
CORFU. Corfu Hospital Covid Unit is operating beyond its capacity.

Regeneration of Garitsa and Anemomylos Parks begins
CORFU. What work is planned to be done – It will start immediately with a 15-month deadline.

Two new nurseries to start operating in Corfu
CORFU. By the end of January, the recruitment of staff for all nurseries and kindergartens on the island is expected to be completed by the Corfu Social Protection & Solidarity Union.

Ionian University wants free self tests and EODY mobile unit
CORFU. Decision from the University Board regarding dealing with Covid cases.