coronavirus
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.
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."
Elias Mossialos, Professor of Health Policy at London School of Economics, explains why first tests on UK direct arrivals were all negative
ATHENS. "In the UK the pandemic is under control and the majority of people have returned to normality".
24 new cases of coronavirus in Greece today - 16 of them at entry points
ATHENS. EODY announced 24 new confirmed cases of coronavirus today. No deaths.
Three new coronavirus cases in Corfu
CORFU. There have now been 10 confirmed cases of coronavirus in Corfu since the reopening of the borders.
No cases of coronavirus at entry points to Greece today
ATHENS. 19 new cases of coronavirus in Greece today - No deaths - 12 patients intubated.
Coronavirus tests on direct UK flights to Greece all negative so far
ATHENS. 2,803 tests were conducted on direct UK flight arrivals on 15 and 16 July and all were negative - Two passengers tested positive who had come from London via Paris and Larnaca.
Mandatory COVID-19 non-disclosure agreements for hotel employees
CORFU. Following in the footsteps of the State, hoteliers are classifying anything referring to coronavirus as industrial espionage. Once again, a lockdown on information.
Masks mandatory for everyone in supermarkets from today
ATHENS. Following a Government decision, masks are now mandatory in supermarkets for employees and customers. €150 fine for violations.