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"Friendship is a single soul dwelling in two bodies"
ATHENS. China has sent 8 tons of hygiene items to Athens including 550,000 medical, surgical and protective face masks, medical safety glasses, gloves and overshoes.
Number of deaths from coronavirus in Greece now 13
ATHENS. An 84-year-old man at Athens Sotiria Hospital, a man at Thessaloniki AHEPA Hospital and a 94-year-old woman at Athens Pamakaristos Clinic have all died. All had other underlying health problems.
Ministerial Decision regarding travel to islands - how to complete residence certification
ATHENS. The Joint Ministerial Decision regarding travel to islands for permanent residents has been published. Special digital application on Taxisnet site with Certification of Residence for Special Use.
Latest coronavirus figures for Greece - 31 new cases and a total of 495
ATHENS. In his daily update Professor of Infectious Diseases Sotiris Tsiodras said that the number of coronavirus cases in Greece continues to increase.
More samples from Corfu negative for coronavirus
CORFU. Corfu Hospital Director Leonidas Roubatis has added to slogan ΄Give Blood΄ to his Facebook photo. He posted at 20:00 last night that more samples that had gone to the Pasteur Institute had tested negative for coronavirus.
Tax return needed as proof of residency to travel to islands
ATHENS. Announcement from Minister of Maritime and Island Policy Yiannis Plakiotakis to prevent spread of coronavirus and following today΄s mass exodus from urban centres.
Meropi Ydraiou tells Tourism Ministry: Some people are sacrificing public health for short-term profit
CORFU. The Central Corfu & Diapontia Islands Mayor has criticised the anti-social practice of continued short-term lets during the crisis that the country is going through due to coronavirus.
Reduction in frequency of KTEL bus services until further notice
CORFU. Due to coronavirus KTEL bus company is cutting the frequency of services.
Only permanent residents will be able to travel to islands
ATHENS. The Minister for Maritime and Island Policy Yiannis Plakiotakis and Civil Protection Deputy Minister Nikos Hardalias announced new measures for ferry services.
Man, 70, in Kozani the 7th coronavirus fatality in Greece
KOZANI. The 70-year-old from Damaskinia passed away on Friday morning.
Who will receive the 800 Euro benefit - Easter bonus will be paid in full
ATHENS. The third package of economic measures was announced by the Ministers for Finance, Development and Employment Christos Staikouras, Adonis Giorgiades and Yiannis Vroutsas.
Latest coronavirus figures for Greece - 46 new cases and a total of 464
ATHENS. There is now a total of 464 coronavirus cases in Greece with 46 new cases yesterday. Of special concern is the fact that there are now 72 ΄orphan΄ cases.
26610 25555 - New Corfu Helpline
CORFU. Collaboration between Medical, Dental and Psychologist Associations, DIMOP, Red Cross and volunteers - Updates, medicines and food for vulnerable groups.
All hotels to close in Greece
ATHENS. Announcement from the Ministry of Tourism.
Update from Gouvia Marina
CORFU. The Marina Management talks about the prohibition of vessels from abroad mooring as well as other protection measures.
Disinfection of open-air market and other outdoor areas
CORFU. The Municipal Daily Life Issues Department is distributing information leaflets.
Corfu Medical Association: Don΄t handle food and money with the same gloves
CORFU. Guidelines from Corfu Medical Association for those selling food.
