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26 mask fines in Corfu in the last 48 hours
CORFU. Police in the Ionian Islands are continuing their checks and another two catering establishments in Zakynthos were closed temporarily.
Protest demonstration in Corfu against masks in schools
CORFU. There was a demonstration in Corfu, just like in other parts of Greece, with the slogan ΄No masks in schools!΄
44 fines in Corfu in less than 3 days for not wearing masks
CORFU. Between Tuesday 1st and early on Thursday 3rd 44 people in Corfu were fined 150 Euros each for not wearing masks - 2 businesses temporarily closed in Zakynthos.
Regulations for embarking and disembarking from boats
CORFU. A reminder to passengers of regulations to prevent the spread of coronavirus from the Hellenic Coast Guard.
Two masks for each school pupil and funding for Municipalities
ATHENS. Deputy Education Minister Sophia Zaharaki announced that pupils and teachers will be given two masks each - ΄Philodimos II΄ programme will provide funding of €6m to Municipalities for cloth masks - €67k to Corfu and Paxos Municipalities.
Masks mandatory on ship decks until 18 August
ATHENS. Government spokesperson Stelios Petsas made the announcement following a teleconference with the PM - Land workers who have gone abroad will not be allowed back into the country until 15 August.
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.
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.
PM to chair COVID meeting today - possible return to mandatory use of face masks
ATHENS. The Specialists΄ Committee is proposing the return to mandatory use of face masks - Concern about Greeks taking short trips to North Macedonia and Bulgaria - Focus now on flights from UK.
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No violations in the Ionian Islands - all wearing masks where they should
ATHENS. Police checks are being carried out throughout the country to ensure the measures against the spread of coronavirus are being adhered to.
Demonstration in Ljubljana against face mask profiteering
France΄s daily death toll rebounded on Friday, three days before it starts lifting its lockdown. Friday΄s 243 fatalities was up significantly on Thursday΄s 178, for a total of 26,230
Foreign national resident donates 20,000 masks to North Corfu Municipality
CORFU. The kind donation of 20,000 protective masks follows a previous donation from German friends of Corfu.
When are masks compulsory and when are they optional?
ATHENS. At today΄s update Civil Protection Deputy Minister Nikos Hardalias clarified once again when the use of masks will be compulsory.
Message from Minister of the Interior regarding disposal of gloves and masks
ATHENS. With disposable gloves and masks now being used on a daily they can frequently be seen thoughtlessly thrown away even on the road.
Which businesses open on Monday and what rules will apply
ATHENS. Ministry of the Interior Deputy Minister Nikos Papathanasis explained which shops will be reopening on Monday 4 May and what protective measures need to be followed.
Anemomylos Cultural & Environmental Society donates handmade masks to Old People΄s Home
CORFU. Anemomylos Cultural & Environmental Society donated reusable handmade cloth masks to the staff at Corfu Municipal Old People΄s Home.
Where the use of masks will be compulsory
ATHENS. Civil Protection Deputy Minister Nikos Hardalias - The spread of the virus may have been reduced but the virus is still here and there is no vaccine or effective treatment yet.
Sotiris Tsiodras talks about the use of masks - Conditions are different now
ATHENS. "It may seem illogical that we are now saying they should be used and not long ago we said something different," Prof. Tsiodras said."But conditions are different now."
