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Lockdown exit plan - the most likely dates
Gradual opening of businesses with continuous monitoring and review.

5 deaths from coronavirus in Greece today and 27 new cases
ATHENS. The death toll from COVID-19 is now 130 and the total number of cases is 2,490. 48 patients remain intubated in ICUs.

We΄ll be open for business some time in July! says Greek Minister of Tourism
ATHENS. The Greek Minister for Tourism Haris Theoharis was interviewed on the BBC afternoon news about how Greece has been dealing with coronavirus and its impact on tourism.

Corfu patient waiting to be discharged from Ioannina Hospital. All Thursday΄s samples from Corfu tested negative
IOANNINA. The widow of Vaggelis Stasinos, who died from coronavirus, is waiting to be discharged from Ioannina University Hospital Infectious Diseases Unit.

34 cases of coronavirus and 3 deaths at healthcare clinic in Peristeri, Athens
ATHENS. Sotiris Tsiodras went to ΄Taxiarhe΄ Clinic where patients with coronavirus are being taken to the NIMTS and Attikon hospitals.

When will cruises begin?
PIRAEUS. The cruise season may begin after mid-June according to cautious announcements from some cruise companies.

Doctornext2me - Medical advice app with the assistance of Corfu Medical Association
CORFU. Ionian Islands Regional Administration has created a public platform with medical advice - doctornext2me - in cllaboration with Corfu Medical Association and other medical associations.

Nikos Hardalias: Disciplinary and criminal investigations into coronavirus cases at health care facilities
ATHENS. In his daily update yesterday Civil Protection Deputy Minister Nikos Hardalias announced that there will be disciplinary and criminal investigations.

Sotiris Tsiodras: The situation remains satisfactory but it can still get out of control
ATHENS. 4 deaths from coronavirus in Greece today and 55 new cases.

Corfu patient in Ioannina in very good condition - All Corfu samples test negative
IOANNINA. According to the latest update from Ioannina University Hospital, the only patient from Corfu is in very good condition.

Lockdown in Greece extended for one week until May 4
ATHENS. Government spokesman announces lockdown will be extended for a week after 27 April - Government looking to end SMS and movement registration when some businesses reopen.

58 lockdown violations in Ionian Islands on Wednesday
CORFU. There were 1,166 lockdown violations throughout Greece on Wednesday 22 April.

Corfu patient in Ioannina in very good condition
IOANNINA. The widow of Vaggelis Stasinos, who lost his life to coronavirus, remains in the negative pressure room of the Infectious Diseases Unit.

No deaths from coronavirus in Greece today - only 7 new cases
ATHENS. According to today΄s update from Prof. Sootiris Tsiodras, 55 patients remain intubated and the total number of coronavirus cases is 2,408.

Remaining 3 samples from Corfu Hospital test negative
IOANNINA. Four samples from Corfu General Hospital were tested - three were negative and one positive.

Police and army presence in Kranidi following 150 coronavirus cases
KRANIDI. Contact tracing underway with 177 new samples taken.

Corfu Hospital Director: Number of ICU beds doubled - extra personnel expected
CORFU. "When there is a will to work and proper cooperation anything can be achieved," said Hospital Director Leonidas Roubatis.

5th confirmed coronavirus case in Corfu
CORFU. The sample tested positive at Ioannina University - the fifth in Corfu.