coronavirus
Jet2 to recommence international flights 2 weeks later than planned
LONDON. Jet2 plans to begin international flights 2 weeks later than originally planned, according to a report in the Mirror on Monday 8 June.
New coronavirus cases in Greece - daily updates to begin again
ATHENS. There have been 97 new cases since the last update (Thursday 4 June). 30 of these were travellers from abroad and 29 followed an organised mass check-up in Xanthi.
΄Guerilla warfare΄ with coronavirus in the hope that it will weaken in the summer
As the lockdown measures are being lifted, there is concern about new outbreaks. Responses are required which are, however, difficult in large populations.
MSC Cruises extends suspension of cruises until at least 31 July
GENEVA. MSC Cruises announced that it will further extend the temporary fleet-wide halt of its cruise operations through July 31, 2020.
Large European museums reopen after three months
Madrid΄s most famous museum, the Prado, will reopen its doors to visitors on Saturday for the first time in over three months. Madrid΄s two other main museums the Reina Sofia and the Thyssen-Bornemisza are also reopening.
15 new cases of coronavirus in Greece over the last 2 days and 1 death
ATHENS. 15 new confirmed cases of coronavirus from 2 to 4 June (15:00).
Britons keen to go on holiday - even with quarantine
LONDON. The UK is the second biggest source of income and visitors for Greek tourism after Germany.
Germany plans to allow travel within Europe from 15 June
BERLIN. Germany plans to lift travel ban from 15 June.
Greece bans flights from Qatar, coronavirus cases from travellers increase
ATHENS. 19 new confirmed coronavirus cases since Monday, of which 12 concern travellers who arrived in the country by air, the National Public Health Organization (EODY) reported on Tuesday.
19 cases of coronavirus in Greece today and no deaths
ATHENS. There was an increase in the number of coronavirus cases in Greece today with 19 being recorded.
Sotiris Tsiodras: R Value in Greece at 0.3
ATHENS. Sotiris Tsiodras presented detailed epidemiological data for the pandemic in Greece at the first meeting of a series of online discussions as part of the Greek Chairmanship of the Council of Europe.
2 new cases of coronavirus in Greece today and 4 deaths
ATHENS. 12 patients are intubated - Total number of cases is 2,918 - Total number of deaths is 179.
National Tourist Organisation President Angela Gerekou meeting with Corfu representatives
CORFU. Discussion on the economic impact of the COVID-19 crisis.
Two new cases of coronaviros in Greece and no deaths
ATHENS. There were no deaths from coronavirus in Greece today and the total remains at 175. 52 (29.7%)of these were females.
British people feeling very cautious about lifting of lockdown!
The nightmare continues - There were 210 new cases of coronavirus in Lombardy over the last 24 hours and 33 deaths.
Re-opening of Greek tourism - rules for arrivals
ATHENS. All destinations will open in three stages - clarification from the Foreign Ministry.
Corfu Hospital to become referral hospital with 28 COVID-19 beds including 7 ICUs!
PATRA. Corfu is at the forefront of the ΄competition΄ between tourist destinations to provide health safety.
German state to bail out Lufthansa - getting 20% of airline and 2 seats on Board
The European Commission ruled Lufthansa must give up 24 take-off and landing slots to rival airlines, as a price of the bailout.
