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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.
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.
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.
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.
€10,000 fines for those that don΄t close at midnight
ATHENS. Civil Protection Deputy Minister Nikos Hardalias gave his weekly update on coronavirus in Greece today.
All church processions suspended
ATHENS. Announcement from the Civil Protection General Secretariat.
7 days self-isolation for travellers from Albania
ATHENS. With 15 August coming up there is the possibility of closing bars and clubs earlier, on a local level, depending on epidemiological risks.
Civil Protection Minister orders Prosecutors to take action against pandemic-deniers
ATHENS. The Civil Protection Minister made it clear that, "We will take all the necessary legal measures to ensure that public health is not threatened by misinformation or conspiracy theories spreading on the internet."
Civil Protection Deputy Minister Nikos Hardalias announces additional coronavirus measures
ATHENS. "We need to be vigilant - not panicking but acting responsibly and conscientiously, strictly adhering to the measures," said Nikos Hardalias wearing a mask with the Civil Protection logo.
High fire risk in Corfu
CORFU. Warning from Central Corfu & Diapontia Islands Municipal Civil Protection that from midnight on Friday 31/7 until midnight on Saturday 1/8 the island will be a Level 4 fire risk.
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.
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.
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.
High level of risk in Corfu for wildfires
CORFU. According to the Civil Protection General Secretariat, Corfu is a Level 3 (high) risk for wildfires on Sunday 19 July.
Corfu MP Stefanos Gikas meets with Scouts Civil Protection Group
CORFU. Corfu Scouts Civil Protection Group is trying to raise awareness of the work it does.
Municipality carries out natural plant protection with ladybirds on all Corfu Town trees
CORFU. Part of the Central Corfu & Diapontia Islands programme of natural plant protection.
"We hope we are never needed," say scouts
CORFU. Corfu Scouts Civil Protection Unit continued its training with the Fire Department.
Nikos Hardalias: "400 tests a day at Corfu Airport"
CORFU. There will be a special Armed Forces health team at Corfu Airport from Sunday and a simulation exercise will be held on Monday.
