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Steady improvement in condition of Corfu patients in Ioannina
IOANNINA. According to today΄s (Sunday 12/4) update from Epirus Region, the condition of the 62-year-old and the 68-year-old widow of Mr. Stasinos has improved - Samples sent from Corfu test negative.

Different kind of Palm Sunday this year - but Philharmonic Bands still ΄present΄
CORFU. Even under these circumstances Corfu Easter with music from the Philharmonic Bands is the best antidote for the depression caused by the coronavirus pandemic.

΄Lockdown΄ Lazarus Carols in Episkepsi village
CORFU. The traditional Easter celebrations began with Lazarus Carols...but with a difference!

All Corfu samples test negative - Corfu patients in Ioannina stable and improved
IOANNINA. Update from Ioannina University Hospital for Saturday 11 April.

Philharmonic Bands will be present in sound at Easter
CORFU. This Easter Corfiots will have to go without seeing their beloved Philharmonic Bands.

Message of solidarity from Central Corfu Municipality to people in countries going through pandemic ordeal
CORFU. Message of love and solidarity with ΄Va, pensiero΄ from the opera Nabucco by Verdi.

Tsiodras and Hardalias visit Larissa amidst protests from residents
ATHENS. They presented a picture which, although not ideal, was different from that captured by TV cameras during their visit to the Roma settlement in Nea Smirni, Larissa.

When will air travel return to normal?
ATHENS. Things will return to normal but it will take time, said Prof. Sotiris Tsiodras in reply to a question from a journalist at today΄s daily coronavirus update.

Corfu patients in Ioannina - one stable, one improved
IOANNINA. The latest update from Ioannina Hospital (Friday 10 April) on the condition of the coronavirus patients.

Injection of 15 billion Euros for Greece from European Union
BRUSSELS. Initial response of €540 billion from the Eurogroup - Yesterday΄s agreement was a small step for the markets and a huge step for Europe - Next step to be taken at the summit meeting - EU leaders will decide on the new ΄funding tool΄ in place of a Eurobond.

Corfu Children΄s Choir - ΄virtual΄ performance during lockdown
CORFU. The soothing sound of the young angelic voices at this difficult time.

Sotiris Tsiodras: Gloves don΄t protect you in outdoor activities
ATHENS. Prof. Sotiris Tsiodras from EODY provided clarification regarding the usefulness of disposable gloves and masks during the daily update on COVID-19 in Greece.

Improvement in condition of both Corfu patients in Ioannina
IOANNINA. Daily update from Ioannina University Hospital for Thursday 9 April.

349 lockdown fines in Corfu in 3 days
CORFU. Since the lockdown measures came into force on Monday 23 March there have been 2,034 violations in the Ionian Islands.

Corfu Medical Association: "The next two weeks will show when the nightmare will end"
CORFU. With Easter coming up, the Medical Association said, "The 4 cases in Corfu have shown us that the virus is here and is looking for victims - let΄s not give it the chance."

Perithia ΄Philipos Vlachos΄ Union donates 100 face masks to North Corfu Municipality
CORFU. The organisation donated 100 masks to the Municipal Health Services "understanding the need to be protected against coronavirus".

€300 fines and removal of number plates for those trying to go on trips or excursions
ATHENS. Stricter checks at toll booths for the Easter period. Anyone who tries to travel despite the ban will receive a big fine and have their number plates removed.

2 deaths from coronavirus in Greece today and 52 new cases, taking total to 1,884
ATHENS. 84 patients are intubated in Intensive Care Units.