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Coronavirus - 5 deaths and 156 new cases in Greece today
ATHENS. In his update today Prod. Sotiris Tsiodras announced that the total number of confirmed cases in Greece is now 2,401 and there are 59 patients hospitalised in ICUs.

Milan planning more space for pedestrians and cyclists. Is Corfu listening?
LONDON. Less stress, clean air, less noise and, of course, social distancing is the model for the post-lockdown period. The circumstances present Ms. Ydraiou΄s local authority with an excellent opportunity not to return to pre-coronavirus conditions.

Steady improvement in condition of Corfu patient in Ioannina
IOANNINA. According to the latest update from Ioannina University Hospital, the only patient from Corfu is showing a steady improvement.

A musical ΄Thank you΄ for doctors and nurses at Athens Evangelismos Hospital
ATHENS. ERT Contemporary Music Orchestra put on a concert for the thousands of doctors and nurses who are tirelessly fighting the virus.

78 lockdown violations in the Ionian Islands over the four days of Easter
CORFU. From Good Friday to Easter Monday 61 lockdown fines were issued in Corfu.

We don΄t have collective immunity yet says Prof. Tsiodras
ATHENS. Total number of deaths 116, 10 new cases today, 61 patients in ICUs and 44 have been discharged from ICUs.

62-year-old coronavirus patient discharged from hospital and returns to Corfu
CORFU. Good news from Ioannina University Hospital, where the Corfu patient has been hospitalised.

No lockdown fines in Corfu on Easter Day!
ATHENS. According to the Greek Police, there were police checks throughout the country on Easter Day for non-essential travel and travel outside the region of drivers΄ permanent residency.

Easter Saturday Resurrection in Corfu during lockdown - ΄Graikous΄ performed online!
CORFU. Corfu Easter 2020 - never before has the town been seen like this on Easter Saturday!

2 deaths and 11 new coronavirus cases in Greece today
ATHENS. The total number of deaths in Greece is now 110 and the total number of cases is 2,235 - 67 patients are intubated in ICUs.

Pots thrown again this year in Corfu - exorcising coronavirus!
CORFU. A completely different First Resurrection this year in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic - but Corfu Town still full of colour!

Easter Saturday: ΄Amleto΄ and ΄Calde Lacrimae΄ online
CORFU. "We are staying at home but we are still close to you," say the Corfu Philharmonic Bands.

Yesterday΄s violations by drivers travelling outside their region
ATHENS. Offenders are fined 300 Euros and have number plates removed.

Corfu Medical Association donates face masks to Ambulance Service
CORFU. Support for the island΄s health workers continues with the latest donation from Corfu Medical Association.

Coronavirus update: 3 deaths today and just 15 new cases
ATHENS. The Ministry of Health representative Prof. Sotiris Tsiodras announced that there were 15 new coronavirus cases today, Thursday 16 April.

Nikos Hardalias: Lockdown fines to double over the three days of Easter
ATHENS. The Civil Protection Deputy Minister announced that there will be stricter measures from 21:00 on Easter Saturday until midnight on Easter Monday.

Central Corfu Municipality donates hygiene items to Corfu Prison΄s Second Chance School
CORFU. Mayor Meropi Ydraiou presented the Director of the School Kyriakos Kolesis with gloves, disposable masks and antiseptic.

΄Old΄ Philharmonic Society: "We΄ll stay at home but will still keep our tradition alive"
CORFU. The much-loved music associated with Good Friday and Easter Saturday will be heard tonight from the speakers outside the ΄Old΄ Philharmonic Society building and the traditional Thursday night rehearsal will be online.