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Slow growth in the spread of coronavirus in Greece continues
ATHENS. As expected, Civil Protection Deputy Minister Nikos Hardalias announced that the temporary closure of businesses and churches has been extended to 11 April and stressed the need for maximum precautions and adherence to the measures.

The Government has a lockdown plan ready for use if needed
ATHENS. See how the ban on movement will be implemented and how the Health System will handle the need for beds and personnel.

Latest coronavirus figures for Greece - 35 new cases and a total of 530
ATHENS. 100 patients hospitalised, of whom 18 in Athens, Thessaloniki and Patras are tubed.

Only permanent residents will be able to travel to islands
ATHENS. The Minister for Maritime and Island Policy Yiannis Plakiotakis and Civil Protection Deputy Minister Nikos Hardalias announced new measures for ferry services.

All hotels to close in Greece
ATHENS. Announcement from the Ministry of Tourism.

Disinfection of open-air market and other outdoor areas
CORFU. The Municipal Daily Life Issues Department is distributing information leaflets.

Coronavirus: Meetings with more than 10 people now prohibited
ATHENS. 1,000 Euro fines for offenders.

List of shops that remain open
ATHENS. Civil Protection Deputy Minister Nikos Hardalias announced which businesses will close from today 18th March and which will remain open.

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.

100% Hotel Workshop Tour 2020 in Corfu
CORFU. The 100% Hotel Workshop Tour - the Premium Edition is coming to Corfu for the second time and will cover the topics: Hotel Spaces, Guest Experience, Hotel Staff and New Markets.

Demonstration in Corfu about social insurance
CORFU. As part of nationwide protests against the social insurance system trade unions demonstrated in Corfu Town today.

Corfu Hotels Careers Day at Corfu Palace Hotel
CORFU. The 1st Hotel Careers Day in Corfu.

New Year celebration in Avliotes
CORFU. Avliotes Cultural Society is organising a New Year΄s celebration.

΄Likio Ellinidon΄ Christmas event
CORFU. Friday 20th and Saturday 21st December.

Doctors of the World Christmas Charity Gala
CORFU. The Corfu branch of Doctors of the World is organising a Christmas Charity Gala.

Protest in South Corfu by the Federation of Agricultural Associations
CORFU. According to the Federation (OASK), farmers are demanding farm roads, proper pesticide spraying, proper insurance (ELGA) compensation and more.

Problems and damage from last night΄s storms in Corfu
CORFU. Last night΄s storms in Corfu led to fallen trees, flooded roads and problems with power supply and telephone lines.

Civil Protection: Emergency response in Corfu and Epirus
ATHENS. For damage and destruction due to weather.