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South America the new pandemic epicentre - Brazil now has more cases than Russia!
Brazil has now the second highest number of infections worldwide, after a spike in new cases caused the country to overtake Russia.
21 new cases of coronavirus in Greece today and 1 death
ATHENS. 19 of the 21 new cases were in a Roma community in Larissa - Total number of fatalities is now 169 and the total number of cases 2,873 - 19 patients intubated in ICUs.
3 new cases of coronavirus in Greece today and 2 deaths
ATHENS. There were two deaths from coronavirus in Greece today, taking the total to 168.
10 new cases of coronavirus in Greece today and 1 death
CORFU. The total number of deaths is now 166 and the total number of cases is 2,850 - 22 patients remain intubated in ICUs and 96 have been discharged.
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.
4 new cases of coronavirus in Greece today and no deaths
ATHENS. In Tuesday΄s update Prof. Tsiodras announced that there were 4 new cases today.
"Now we have to face the challenge of the ΄next day΄"
CORFU. Message from the President of Corfu Gastronomy Association regarding the sector΄s restart following the 3-month ΄nightmare΄, as he called it, of lockdown due to coronavirus.
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.
The economy at the forefront
As the summer weakens the impact of the pandemic in the northern hemisphere, economic issues are coming to the forefront. There are impatient dissenters who want all measures to be lifted immediately.
2 new cases of coronavirus in Greece today and 2 deaths
ATHENS. The total number of deaths is now 165 and the total number of cases is 2,836 - 24 patients intubated in ICUs.
15 new cases of coronavirus in Greece today and 1 death
ATHENS. The total number of deaths is now 163 and the total number of cases is 2,834. 22 patients remain intubated in ICUs.
Reopening of catering establishments and cafes - the rules and regulations
ATHENS. The Minister of the Interior Takis Theodorikakos to present the new legislation for tables and chairs in public areas to Parliament.
Italy to free up travel from 3 June - Quarantine measures for travellers between France and Spain
The numbers of coronavirus cases and deaths are falling. Temperatures are rising and lockdown measures are being lifted in one European country after another.
9 new cases of coronavirus in Greece today and 2 deaths
ATHENS. The total number of cases in Greece is now 2,819, of which 55.2% are males.
Green light from health experts for catering establishments to reopen on 25 May
ATHENS. The health committee has approved the reopening of restaurants and cafes on 25 May.
Suspension of flights to and from Greece extended for some countries
Suspension of flights has been extended for Italy, Spain, UK, Netherlands, Turkey, Albania and North Macedonia. All international flights must only land at Athens International Airport.
40 new cases of coronavirus in Greece today and 4 deaths
ATHENS. In today΄s update Prof. Sotiris Tsiodras said there were 40 new cases on coronavirus in Greece today.
Slovenia and Baltic States out of lockdown
The global coronavirus death toll has passed 300,000, with cases nearing 4.5 million. The U.S. accounts for more than a quarter of all fatalities!
