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Elias Mossialos, Professor of Health Policy at London School of Economics, explains why first tests on UK direct arrivals were all negative
ATHENS. "In the UK the pandemic is under control and the majority of people have returned to normality".
24 new cases of coronavirus in Greece today - 16 of them at entry points
ATHENS. EODY announced 24 new confirmed cases of coronavirus today. No deaths.
Three new coronavirus cases in Corfu
CORFU. There have now been 10 confirmed cases of coronavirus in Corfu since the reopening of the borders.
No cases of coronavirus at entry points to Greece today
ATHENS. 19 new cases of coronavirus in Greece today - No deaths - 12 patients intubated.
Coronavirus tests on direct UK flights to Greece all negative so far
ATHENS. 2,803 tests were conducted on direct UK flight arrivals on 15 and 16 July and all were negative - Two passengers tested positive who had come from London via Paris and Larnaca.
Mandatory COVID-19 non-disclosure agreements for hotel employees
CORFU. Following in the footsteps of the State, hoteliers are classifying anything referring to coronavirus as industrial espionage. Once again, a lockdown on information.
Masks mandatory for everyone in supermarkets from today
ATHENS. Following a Government decision, masks are now mandatory in supermarkets for employees and customers. €150 fine for violations.
Europeans looking to buy homes in Greece - considered to be a safe country
BERLIN. British demand alone has increased by 200%! - 50% increase in German investments- Interest in Greek real estate from Austria, Switzerland and France.
SWAN - new online platform for solid waste management
Recycle, Reuse, Circular Economy. Information about the Balkan online platform for Solid Waste Reuse and Management which has been launched by the Attica Region΄s solid waste management organisation.
35 new cases of coronavirus in Greece today - 13 of them at entry points
ATHENS. EODY announced 35 new confirmed cases of coronavirus today. No deaths
3 cases at the quarantine hotel - 1 patient in Ioannina
CORFU. The Romanian who tested positive for coronavirus is now hospitalised at Ioannina University Hospital - There are 3 cases at Corfu quarantine hotel - False alarm with the Dutch national as the molecular test proved the first (quick) test showing him to be Covid positive to be false.
Coronavirus: PM asks for stricter checks "without discount"
ATHENS. "The current framework of measures is sufficient. It΄s a matter of proper implementation," said the PM and asked for "stricter checks with no discounts".
27 new cases of coronavirus in Greece today - 4 of them at entry points
ATHENS. EODY announced 27 new confirmed cases of coronavirus today, 4 of which were detected at entry points. No deaths.
Greek Tourism Minister to Sky News: "Talk of a second lockdown is nonsense"
Tourism Minister Haris Theoharis gave an interview on the occasion of the reopening of Greek airports to flights from the UK, stressing once again the high standards of safety and security here.
PM to chair COVID meeting today - possible return to mandatory use of face masks
ATHENS. The Specialists΄ Committee is proposing the return to mandatory use of face masks - Concern about Greeks taking short trips to North Macedonia and Bulgaria - Focus now on flights from UK.
New coronavirus case in Corfu - Dutch national tests positive
CORFU. He was asymptomatic and was tested at Corfu Hospital, where he was sent from a private clinic following an accident he had had - He was transferred to the quarantine hotel.
58 new cases of coronavirus in Greece today - 28 of them at entry points
ATHENS. No deaths and 13 patients intubated..
Two tourists test positive for COVID-19
CORFU. Two new confirmed cases of coronavirus in Corfu.
