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16 new coronavirus cases in Greece today and 3 deaths
ATHENS. The Ministry of Health announced that there were 3 deaths from coronavirus today, taking the total to 155.
Catering establishments and cafes opening on 1 June
ATHENS. According to Development Deputy Minister Nikos Papahanasis, thought is being given to how long people can stay on organised beaches - Gymnasiums open on 29 June and on 25 May restrictions on private boats to be lifted.
Travel to islands to be allowed again from 25 May (probably)
ATHENS. According to Civil Protection Deputy Minister Nikos Hardalias, the only exception will be Crete, which will be ΄opened up΄ again on 18 May.
18 new cases of coronavirus in Greece today and one death
ATHENS. Toral number of deaths now 152 - Total number of c.onfirmed cases is 2,744 - 32 patients remain intubated in ICUs - 8 possible vaccines at second stage of clinical tests
Slovenia allowing international passenger air traffic
The flight situation varies from country to country - Spain is quarantining international arrivals for 2 weeks whilst Slovenia is now allowing international passenger air traffic.
Minister of Interior: Spacing measures for tables and chairs likely to remain until end of year
ATHENS. It is probable that the measures for the catering industry with extended space for tables and chairs will remain in force until the end of the year.
Ryanair to restore 40% of scheduled flights from 1 July
DUBLIN. Ryanair today (Tues 12th May) announced plans to return to 40% of normal flight schedules from Wed 1 July 2020, subject to Government restrictions on intra-EU flights being lifted, and effective public health measures being put in place at airports.
Lockdown measures being relaxed in much of Western Europe - New Yorkers start to take to the roads again (video by D. Avlonitis)
Specialists say that if the summer weather continues like this a second wave as strong as the first may be avoided.
10 new coronavirus cases in Greece today and no deaths for second day running
ATHENS. No coronavirus deaths in Greece on Monday - for the second day running. Total remains at 151.
All-night cleaning in Voulgareos St. and outside Old Regional Administration Building
CORFU. A Central Corfu & Diapontia Islands Municipal crew spent the early hours of the morning cleaning the pedestrian precinct in Evg.Voulgareos St. and outside the Old Regional Administration building.
Shops to reopen on Monday
ATHENS. In today΄s update Civil Protection Deputy Minister Nikos Hardalias said that the good results reflect our behaviour two weeks ago. If we don΄t act properly now, the results will be seen in 10 - 14 days.
6 new cases of coronavirus in Greece today and no deaths
ATHENS. Dr. Hatzigiorgiou from the Ministry of Health - standing in for Prof. Tsiodras - announced that there had been no deaths today.
Increase in number of cases in Germany - South Korea concerned about second wave
Phasing out of lockdown measures amidst fears of a second wave, which it is hoped will be avoided due to summer conditions.
΄Restart΄ for Corfu businesses as shops reopen
CORFU. The Chamber of Commerce and Corfu Trade Association have produced a short video to welcome the reopening of businesses with the relaxation of the lockdown.
Restriction on non-essential travel extended until 15 June
BRUSSELS. The European Commission invites Member States to extend restriction on non-essential travel to the EU until 15 June. Which countries this applies to. Internal European flights to commence first and then external. Situation to be reassessed in June.
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No violations in the Ionian Islands - all wearing masks where they should
ATHENS. Police checks are being carried out throughout the country to ensure the measures against the spread of coronavirus are being adhered to.
Demonstration in Ljubljana against face mask profiteering
France΄s daily death toll rebounded on Friday, three days before it starts lifting its lockdown. Friday΄s 243 fatalities was up significantly on Thursday΄s 178, for a total of 26,230
19 new cases of coronavirus in Greece today and 1 death
ATHENS. There were 19 new confirmed cases of SARS-CoV-2 in Greece today, 11 of which were a case cluster.
