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Summer spike in cases
Russia has reported the largest number of new cases in Europe in the past 24 hours. More than 900,000 people have now tested positive in the country, after 5,102 new infections were recorded.
Just 1 case in Corfu out of yesterday΄s total of 262 in Greece - See the geographical breakdown
ATHENS. Although the 262 new cases in Greece on Wednesday 12 August was the highest ever daily total, there was just the 1 case in Corfu.
262 new cases of coronavirus in Greece today
ATHENS. EODY announced 262 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday 12 August and 2 deaths.
Health Minister: 36 the average age of August coronavirus cases
ATHENS. Health Minister Vassilis Kikilias posted a ΄reality check΄ for young people on Twitter.
2 closing time violations in Corfu - €10,000 fines and 3-day closure
CORFU. Violations from the first day the new measure has been in force.
First night of curfew for bars and restaurants in Corfu
CORFU. People on the streets - cafe-bars and restaurants closed and owners in despair - police presence at Liston.
196 new cases of COVID-19 in Greece today, including 1 in Corfu
ATHENS. EODY announced 196 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday 11 August, one of which is in Corfu.
Deputy Mayor for Tourism: Corfu is not ΄closing΄
CORFU. Central Corfu Deputy Mayor for Tourism spoke about the new measures announced by the Government.
€10,000 fines for those that don΄t close at midnight
ATHENS. Civil Protection Deputy Minister Nikos Hardalias gave his weekly update on coronavirus in Greece today.
Live broadcast of ΄Capodistrias΄ Philharmonic concert without audience
CORFU. Adhering to the measures to prevent the spread of coronavirus the ΄Capodistrias΄ Philharmonic Band will broadcast its traditional concert live online.
Police seal off access to St. Spyridon
CORFU. There was a strong police presence this morning, 11 August, for the service and litany with the Sacred Relics of St. Spyridon inside the church.
Passengers from infected ship file lawsuit against cruise company - complaints include manslaughter
Passengers who were stuck on an infected cruise ship having been turned away from several ports in March have filed a lawsuit against cruise company. The 850 French passengers, which included the families of three people who died of the virus on the ship, filed 180 complaints, including manslaughter, their lawyer confirmed.
126 new cases of COVID-19 in Greece today, including 2 in Corfu
ATHENS. EODY announced 126 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 on Monday 10 August, 10 of which were detected at entry points.
New measures: Catering and entertainment establishments in Corfu cannot stay open after midnight
CORFU. Cafes, bars, restaurants and night clubs will close at 12 every night in Corfu and several other areas in Greece that are epidemiologically challenged.
Serbs displeased with sunbeds on Vidos Island - Spyros Neratzis΄ response
CORFU. According to recent articles, the placement of sunbeds and umbrellas by Central Corfu Municipality on the small beach on Vidos has caused displeasure amongst Serbs.
203 new cases of coronavirus in Greece today including 7 in Corfu
ATHENS. EODY announced 203 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 on Sunday 9 August, 29 of which were detected at entry points.
152 new cases of coronavirus in Greece today including 2 in Corfu
ATHENS. EODY announced 152 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 on Saturday 8 August, 22 of which were detected at entry points.
Another Corfu business closed down for 2 weeks by police
CORFU. Police closed down a catering business for 15 days yesterday and imposed a fine of €5,000.
