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Extension of mandatory use of face masks from Wednesday
ATHENS. Announced by Civil Protection Deputy Minister Nikos Hardalias at his weekly update on Tuesday 28 July.
Ionian Islands Regional Administration update: 19 coronavirus cases in Corfu to date
CORFU. There will be weekly local coronavirus updates every Friday - Since 23 June thare have been 43 cases of COVID-19 in the Ionian Islands.
3 cases of coronavirus in Corfu today
CORFU. Along with the Albanian national in Arillas two tourists from Bulgaria, staying in rented accommodation in Loutses, also tested positive for COVID-19.
Meeting in North Corfu: "COVID-19 health protocols for those involved in the tourist sector"
CORFU. Tuesday 28 July at 19:30.
No cruise ships in Corfu before September
CORFU. No news yet, says Corfu Port Authority, which has already written off August and isn΄t expecting anything before mid-September - Green light from Civil Protection this week regarding EU guidelines for cruise passenger and crew safety.
Confirmed case of coronavirus in Arillas
CORFU. The woman, around 35 years of age, has mild symptoms and will remain in quarantine at home for two weeks.
27 new cases of coronavirus in Greece today, 4 of them at entry points
ATHENS. One death from coronavirus today. 2 cases in Zakynthos and 1 in Lefkada.
31 new cases of coronavirus in Greece today, 8 of them at entry points
ATHENS. There were no deaths from coronavirus in Greece today.
Book presentation and signing "A day and a year ago / Wie Vor Jahr Und Tag" at Cafe Aktaion
CORFU. Dr. Klaus Biedermann will be presenting his book "A day and a year ago / Wie Vor Jahr Und Tag" at the Cafe Aktaion.
26 new cases of coronavirus in Greece today and no deaths
ATHENS. EODY announced 26 new confirmed cases of coronavirus today, 6 of which were detected at entry points.
British family of five in quarantine hotel
CORFU. One positive and the others put there as a precaution. New test results awaited.
State spending on coronavirus. Questions about how it΄s allocated
Italy΄s government approved $28.93 billion of extra spending late on Wednesday, the third major cash injection since the coronavirus outbreak.
6 confirmed cases of coronavirus in one day in Corfu
CORFU. After chasing elusive information and counting cases we arrive at a total of 6 confirmed cases in Corfu on Wednesday 22 July, mad up of French, British and Romanians.
Global coronavirus data
Globally, 14.9 million people have been diagnosed with the coronavirus, nearly 8.5 million have recovered and nearly 616,000 have died, according to Johns Hopkins University.
Two new positive cases of coronavirus in Corfu - French tourists
CORFU. The total number of cases in Corfu is now 12 following the positive results for the sample tests from two French tourists at Corfu Port on Tuesday 21 July.
36 new cases of coronavirus in Greece today and 2 deaths
ATHENS. EODY announced 36 new confirmed cases of coronavirus today, two of which were detected at entry points.
Nikos Hardalias:"There are no plans for a general lockdown"
ATHENS. New weekly coronavirus updates begin with Civil Protection Deputy Minister - In first 20 days of July about 128,000 tourist out of 920,000 were tested - Between 1 -19 July there were 295 confirmed cases, of which 53 are still active.
New measures for entry to Greece via land borders until 4 August
ATHENS. The measures were announced by Government spokesperson Stelios Petsas, who said, "Greece is and will remain safe for public health. We have taken and whenever necessary will take every necessary measure in line with what experts say."
