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Message from Minister of the Interior regarding disposal of gloves and masks
ATHENS. With disposable gloves and masks now being used on a daily they can frequently be seen thoughtlessly thrown away even on the road.
Which businesses open on Monday and what rules will apply
ATHENS. Ministry of the Interior Deputy Minister Nikos Papathanasis explained which shops will be reopening on Monday 4 May and what protective measures need to be followed.
3 deaths from coronavirus today and 8 new cases
ATHENS. There wasn΄t the regular update today and the information comes from Ministry of Health sources.
No deaths from coronavirus in Greece today
ATHENS. There were 21 new cases of coronavirus today, taking the total to 2,612, 55.5% of whom are males. 593 are arrivals from abroad and 1,291 are from contacts with known cases.
Big drop in number of lockdown violations in Ionian Islands - just 15 on Thursday!
ATHENS. Thursday saw the lowest number of lockdown violations in the Ionian Islands since the measures came into force.
Guidelines from Corfu Medical Association for visits to doctors and labs from May 4
CORFU. Corfu Medical Association stresses the need to adhere to guidelines from the experts.
Pandemic curve in Greece remains steady - 1 death from coronavirus today and 15 new cases
ATHENS. The total number of deaths from COVID-19 in Greece is 140 - Total number of cases is 2,591 - 38 patients remain intubated in ICUs.
Corfu samples on Thursday again test negative for coronavirus
IOANNINA. Today΄s update from Ioannina shows that samples from Corfu continue to test negative for coronavirus.
Port Authorities may not be able to collect port charges this year!
BRUSSELS. The question of when and, most importantly, how flights will resume still remains to be answered due to both health restrictions and the financial state of airlines.
Anemomylos Cultural & Environmental Society donates handmade masks to Old People΄s Home
CORFU. Anemomylos Cultural & Environmental Society donated reusable handmade cloth masks to the staff at Corfu Municipal Old People΄s Home.
Where the use of masks will be compulsory
ATHENS. Civil Protection Deputy Minister Nikos Hardalias - The spread of the virus may have been reduced but the virus is still here and there is no vaccine or effective treatment yet.
Sotiris Tsiodras talks about the use of masks - Conditions are different now
ATHENS. "It may seem illogical that we are now saying they should be used and not long ago we said something different," Prof. Tsiodras said."But conditions are different now."
Sotiris Tsiodras: 10 new cases of coronavirus today - total number of deaths 139
ATHENS. In his daily update Prof. Sotiris Tsiodras said there were 10 new cases of coronavirus today, taking the total to 2,576.
Corfu samples again test negative for coronavirus
IOANNINA. More good news from Ioannina in today΄s update.
New York Times:"Greece Has ‘Defied the Odds’ in the Pandemic"
NEW YORK. "Now, a country that has grown used to being seen as a problem child in the European Union is celebrating its government’s response and looking forward to reopening its economy," says the article in the New York Times.
How and when will flights resume?
BRUSSELS. Everyone will be waiting to hear what the EU Transport Ministers have to say on Wednesday 29 April. Especially when their income depends on tourism and flights. Meanwhile, the new terminal at Corfu Airport is ready a year ahead of time! But what will we do with it now?
Lifting of lockdown measures - the full details
ATHENS. Deputy Prime Minister Akis Skertsos presented the detialed government plan.
Greek PM: Gradual return to normality but with great care..
ATHENS. From Monday churches open for individual prayer - 11 May 3rd year high school pupils return - Nurseries and primary schools may open on 1 June- Catering businesses and year-round hotels to open 1 June - "In the 1st phase the goal was to save lives - we succeeded," said the PM - The timetable for a return to normality.
