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Minister of Tourism: Every hotel must have a contracted doctor
ATHENS. Minister of Tourism Haris Theoharis presented the main points of the plan to safely manage the pandemic ahead of the tourist season during an online event with ONNED (Young Nea Dimokratia).

13 new cases of coronavirus in Greece today and 2 deaths
ATHENS. The total number of deaths in Greece is now 150 and the total number of cases is 2,691.

Remaining retail businesses open on Monday
The remaining retail businesses reopen on 11 May, following proper health guidelines, along with driving schools and betting shops.

North Corfu schools to be disinfected and provided with necessary hygiene and health protection equipment
CORFU. North Corfu schools will be disinfected on Saturday 9 May in preparation for the resumption of classes for the 3rd year of High School on Monday 11 May.

Air tickets will be more expensive if seats have to remain empty
Businesses, organisations and trade unions are concerned about the costs lying ahead. Countries are gradually lifting the lockdown measures.

Corfu samples test negative for coronavirus
IOANNINA. 8 samples from Corfu Hospital were sent to Ioannina and tested negative for coronavirus.

Coronavirus updates from Tsiodras and Hardalias no longer to be daily
ATHENS. The daily evening updates from Prof. Sotiris Tsiodras for the Ministry of Health and Nikos Hardalias for the Ministry of Civil Protection will become less frequent in coming days.

15 new cases of coronavirus in Greece today - total of 148 deaths
ATHENS. There was one death from coronavirus today, taking the total to 148.

Minister of Culture announces when archaeological sites and museums will reopen
ATHENS. The Minister of Culture Lina Mendoni announced the timetable for the reopening of archaeological sites, museums, open-air cinemas as well as the recommencement of filming, rehearsals and live events.

All samples sent from Corfu yesterday test negative for coronavirus
IOANNINA. 5 samples from Corfu Hospital were sent to Ioannina and tested negative for coronavirus.

΄Cry for help΄ from Corfu catering businesses in Liston
CORFU. Corfu is taking part tonight in the symbolic protest from catering businesses across Europe and locals have filled the most popular spot on the island with empty chairs and tables.

21 new cases of coronavirus in Greece today and one death
ATHENS. The total number of confirmed cases in Greece is now 2,663 and the total number of deaths 147. 36 patients remain intubated in ICUs.

Corfu Hospital: New guidelines for protection of the public
CORFU. Corfu Hospital Administration has issued new guidelines for the protection of the public.

All samples sent from Corfu test negative again
IOANNINA. 11 samples from Corfu Hospital were sent to Ioannina and tested negative for coronavirus.

΄Empty Chairs΄ protest in Corfu this evening
CORFU. Corfu catering businesses will be taking part in the nationwide silent protest - ΄Empty Chairs΄.

Coronavirus figures remain low in Greece
ATHENS. There were no deaths from coronavirus in Greece today and 10 new cases, taking the total to 2,642. 35 patients remain intubated.

All samples sent from Corfu test negative
IOANNINA. 7 samples from Corfu Hospital were sent to Ioannina and tested negative for coronavirus.

΄Empty Chairs΄ in Gilford St. as symbolic protest from catering businesses
CORFU. A symbolic gesture from businesses in Gilford St. to express the worries and concerns of catering businesses regarding ΄the next day΄.