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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.

Haris Theoharis: "We protected the health of our citizens and we΄ll do the same for our visitors"
ATHENS. Greek Minister of Tourism Haris Theoharis gave an interview to Bloomberg.

29 samples from Corfu all negative
IOANNINA. Update from Ioannina University Hospital for Tuesday 28 April.

Niikos Hardalias: "Some of the measures being lifted may need to be brought back at a later date"
ATHENS. The Civil Protection Deputy Minister announced that lockdown measures will be lifted in some Municipalities and seafronts on Tuesday 28 April.

Sotiris Tsiodras: Relaxation of measures carries the risk of resurgence of virus
ATHENS. Prof. Sotiris Tsiodras announced that there were 17 new cases of coronavirus in Greece today and 2 deaths.

Crisis Management Committee discusses the ΄next day΄ for Corfu tourism
CORFU. Topics discussed were the establishment of a Health Region, common health procedures, extension of period of exemption from local taxes for businesses and the main topic - the ΄next day΄ for Corfu tourism.

All samples from Corfu test negative for coronavirus
IOANNINA. Update from Epirus Civil Protection Service and Ioannina University Hospital.

21 lockdown fines in the Ionian Islands on Sunday
ATHENS. Police checks for violations of the lockdown measures are continuing and below is the data for Greece for Sunday 26th 06:00 - 15:00.

11 new coronavirus cases in Greece today, 4 deaths and 46 patients intubated
ATHENS. Sunday΄s update on coronavirus in Greece from the Ministry of Health representative Prof. Sotiris Tsiodras.

Nikos Hardalias: Don΄t make plans for May Day
ATHENS. In his daily update the Civil Protection Deputy Minister said that we are all taking part in this collective effort with patience, perseverance and fortitude but it isn΄t over yet.

No deaths from coronavirus in Greece today and 16 new cases
ATHENS. There were 16 new confirmed coronavirus cases in Greece on Saturday, taking the total to 2,506.

Another 8 samples from Corfu test negative
IOANNINA. It΄s all good news from Ioannina University Hospital today.

Corfu patient, 69, wins her battle with coronavirus and is discharged from Ioannina Hospital
CORFU. The widow of the Vaggelis Stasinos has been discharged from hospital.