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Geographical breakdown of coronavirus cases for Thursday 13 August
ATHENS. Although there were over 200 new cases again, for the first time in several days there were none in Corfu.
204 new cases of coronavirus in Greece today and 5 deaths
ATHENS. The number of new confirmed cases was again over 200 on Thursday 13 August.
Worldwide cases now over 20 million
Worldwide coronavirus cases have surpassed 20.4 million, according to the Johns Hopkins University. More than 12.7 million people have recovered from the virus and 745,000 have died.
Another two €10,000 fines in Corfu for violation of midnight curfew
CORFU. Police coming down hard on those that don΄t close at midnight. Another two violations on the second day of the new measure.
Corfu Medical Association: No more excuses and conspiracy theories
CORFU. Corfu Medical Association has expressed its deep concern at the jump in the number of COVID-19 cases on the island.
New measures for travellers arriving in Italy from Greece
CORFU. More pressure on Corfu market following Italian Health Minister΄s directive.
Summer spike in cases
Russia has reported the largest number of new cases in Europe in the past 24 hours. More than 900,000 people have now tested positive in the country, after 5,102 new infections were recorded.
Just 1 case in Corfu out of yesterday΄s total of 262 in Greece - See the geographical breakdown
ATHENS. Although the 262 new cases in Greece on Wednesday 12 August was the highest ever daily total, there was just the 1 case in Corfu.
262 new cases of coronavirus in Greece today
ATHENS. EODY announced 262 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday 12 August and 2 deaths.
Health Minister: 36 the average age of August coronavirus cases
ATHENS. Health Minister Vassilis Kikilias posted a ΄reality check΄ for young people on Twitter.
2 closing time violations in Corfu - €10,000 fines and 3-day closure
CORFU. Violations from the first day the new measure has been in force.
First night of curfew for bars and restaurants in Corfu
CORFU. People on the streets - cafe-bars and restaurants closed and owners in despair - police presence at Liston.
196 new cases of COVID-19 in Greece today, including 1 in Corfu
ATHENS. EODY announced 196 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday 11 August, one of which is in Corfu.
Deputy Mayor for Tourism: Corfu is not ΄closing΄
CORFU. Central Corfu Deputy Mayor for Tourism spoke about the new measures announced by the Government.
€10,000 fines for those that don΄t close at midnight
ATHENS. Civil Protection Deputy Minister Nikos Hardalias gave his weekly update on coronavirus in Greece today.
Live broadcast of ΄Capodistrias΄ Philharmonic concert without audience
CORFU. Adhering to the measures to prevent the spread of coronavirus the ΄Capodistrias΄ Philharmonic Band will broadcast its traditional concert live online.
Police seal off access to St. Spyridon
CORFU. There was a strong police presence this morning, 11 August, for the service and litany with the Sacred Relics of St. Spyridon inside the church.
Passengers from infected ship file lawsuit against cruise company - complaints include manslaughter
Passengers who were stuck on an infected cruise ship having been turned away from several ports in March have filed a lawsuit against cruise company. The 850 French passengers, which included the families of three people who died of the virus on the ship, filed 180 complaints, including manslaughter, their lawyer confirmed.
