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Albania closes border with Greece
TIRANA. The Albanian Prime Minister posted the decision on his personal Facebook page on Friday evening.
Ministry of Health: Bars, cafes and restaurants to close
The Government has announced new measures to tackle coronavirus.
Deputy Regional Governor: There are no cases of coronavirus in Corfu
CORFU. Deputy Regional Governor for Public Health, Social Welfare & Employment Kostas Zorbas stated categorically today that there are no cases.
Former Prefecture building disinfected today
CORFU. The Tax Office and other offices in the building were disinfected on Friday afternoon.
Central Corfu & Diapontia Islands Municipality to set up Crisis Management Team
CORFU. Members of the public are asked to rigorously follow the Ministry of Health guidelines.
Museums and archaeological sites closed until 30 March
ATHENS. Announcement from the Ministry of Culture.
Ministry of Tourism sets up Crisis Management Committee for coronavirus
ATHENS. The Ministry of Tourism has set up a Crisis Management Committee for coronavirus.
Changes to Corfu KTEL bus timetables
CORFU. KTEL has announced that there will be timetable changes from Monday 16 March due to the current situation and the suspension of school bus services.
Viking suspends cruises - 5 were due to come to Corfu
NORWAY. The Norwegian company Viking Cruises has decided to suspend cruises until 1 May due to coronavirus. 5 were due to come to Corfu between 28 March and 28 April. The Princess Cruises ship ΄Crown Princess΄, due in Corfu on 22 April, has also been cancelled.
New announcement from DEYAK - due to coronavirus it will NOT be cutting off water supply
CORFU. The Public Water Company has issued a new statement retracting what it had said previously.
Corfu: Hotels and travel agents recommend flexible cancellation policies
CORFU. The Hoteliers΄ Association and the new board of the Association of Corfu Travel Agents (AOCTA) met this morning.
Man, 66, with coronavirus dies at Patras Hospital
PATRAS. The 66-year-old had heart problems and was admitted to the ICU following complications caused by coronavirus. He had been infected while on a trip to the Holy Land.
Independence Day parades on 25th March cancelled throughout Greece
ATHENS. The Government has decided to cancel all the Independence Day parades on 25th March.
Municipal Theatre to close for 2 weeks
CORFU. By decision of the Central Corfu & Diapontia Islands Mayor Meropi Ydraiou there will be no events held at the Municipal Theatre for 2 weeks.
23rd Corfu Folklore Festival postponed
CORFU. Laodamas has announced that the Festival due to take place 23 - 25 March has been postponed.
All Greek frontistiria (private tutoring schools) also to close
ATHENS. Following the decision to close all educational establishments for 14 days the Minister of Education Niki Kerameos announced that frontistiria will also close.
Coronavirus: All Greek educational establishments to close for 14 days
ATHENS. Minister of Health Vassilis Kikilias announced on Tuesday evening that all educational establishments will be closing.
Visitors no longer allowed at Corfu Hospital
CORFU. Only one person allowed to assist patients who can΄t help themselves.
