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269 new cases of coronavirus in Greece today and 2 deaths
ATHENS. EODY announced 269 new confirmed cases on Tuesday 18 August, of which 39 were detected at entry points.
Nikos Hardalias: There are no cases on the islands that haven΄t been declared
ATHENS. At his weekly update today Civil Protection Deputy Minister Nikos Hardalias warned that if the coronavirus measures aren΄t adhered to, things could take a turn for the worse.
Tourist in quarantine: "I΄ve recovered. I΄m not contagious"
CORFU. A couple, who are journalists, sent a letter to Enimerosi in which they claim that the test result was a false positive and that they shouldn΄t be in the quarantine hotel.
Geographical breakdown of today΄s cases in Greece
ATHENS. EODY reported just the one case of coronavirus in Corfu today. The total number of cases to date in Greece is 7,222.
150 new cases of coronavirus in Greece today
ATHENS. EODY announced 150 new confirmed cases today, of which 17 were detected at entry points.
112 emergency number reactivated
ATHENS. With the return of holidaymakers following 15 August and the increase in cases in Greece the sharp-sounding alert has returned to mobile phones.
Large fines for 2 businesses in Kavos and 1 in Zakynthos
CORFU. Ongoing checks by police to ensure that the measures to avoid the spread of coronavirus are being adhered to.
Immigrant held in custody tests positive for coronavirus
CORFU. The immigrant, who had been arrested for not having a residency permit, showed symptoms while he was in custody.
Kidney sufferer who tested positive for coronavirus to be transferred to Ioannina
CORFU. The kidney sufferer, who is a non-permanent resident of Corfu, tested positive.
2 cases of coronavirus in Corfu today - geographical breakdown of all cases in Greece
ATHENS. 2 of today΄s 217 cases were in Corfu.
217 new cases of coronavirus in Greece today
ATHENS. EODY announced 217 new confirmed cases for Sunday 16 August.
9 cases of coronavirus in Corfu today - geographical breakdown of all cases in Greece
ATHENS. 9 of today΄s 230 cases were in Corfu. All 9 are connected with a known confirmed case and cluster.
230 new cases of coronavirus in Greece today and 3 deaths
ATHENS. EODY announced 230 new confirmed cases for Saturday 15 August, of which 27 were detected at entry points.
Civil Protection Deputy Minister: The next few days are critical
ATHENS. Civil Protection Deputy Minister Nikos Hardalias said that the next few days will be critical as regards the coronavirus pandemic.
Increased number of cases in Paris and Madrid at the height of summer
People coming to the UK from France and the Netherlands must quarantine for 14 days on Saturday. Travelers are rushing to get back to the UK before the measure comes into force at 0300 GMT. The UK quarantine measures also apply to people traveling from Monaco, Malta, Turks and Caicos and Aruba. France says the UK decision will lead to "reciprocal measures."
254 new cases of coronavirus in Greece today and 2 deaths
ATHENS. The number of new confirmed cases remains high with 254 on Friday 14 August.
Civil Protection Deputy Minister announces additional measures - including limited opening hours in Attica
ATHENS. Everyone will be able to access the new measures on 112.
Corfu: Steady increase in airport arrivals - dramatic drop in port arrivals
CORFU. There is no sign at Corfu and Igoumenitsa Ports that this is the August 15 weekend.
