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50 people sent back to Albania at Kakavia border station following rapid tests
EPIRUS. 50 Albanian nationals, mostly land workers, were turned back at the border following positive results from the tests they took even though they had negative Covid-19 test results with them.
Enimerosi front page on ERT3 TV Channel
CORFU. The 3rd State TV channel (Thessaloniki) presented Enimerosi΄s coverage of the volunteer nurses going to the Thessaloniki hospital, the Medical Association΄s recommendation for rapid tests in Corfu and the Ikos Dassia investment.
Covid-19 tests at Corfu Central Port Authority
CORFU. An EODY Mobile Health Unit is carrying out tests at the Central Port Authority after four Coastguard officers tested positive for Covid.
Covid-19 rapid tests for Regional Authority employees in Corfu
CORFU. "We would like to thank the Mobile Health Teams for their assistance and immediate respons," said Deputy Regional Governor for Social Welfare, Public Health & Employment Kostas Zorbas.
Medical Association asks for extensive testing in Corfu with rapid tests
CORFU. Mass testing instead of a general lockdown. The Association΄s decision comes from its consideration that a more accurate regional epidemiological evaluation would help response and lead to a relaxation of restrictive measures and opening of the local and tourist market.
Pupil at Potamos Nursery School tests positive for Covid-19 - PGA asks for free tests
CORFU. A girl in the 1st year of Potamos Nursery School has tested positive and her classmates are in isolation at home - Potamos Primary PGA have requested free tests for all pupils and teachers.
€50k regional funding for rapid tests for hospitals and EODY mobile units
CORFU. The proposal from Deputy Regional Governor for Finance Katerina Mothonaio for the €50k funding was approved.
Covid-19 tests at Care Home and on public employees at Old Town Hall
CORFU. Tests carried out by Central Corfu &Diapontia Islands Municipality in collaboration with EODY.
British woman in Corfu Hospital ICU dies
CORFU. The North Corfu priest remains intubated - PCR test equipment not working - 8 of the sample tests sent to Ioannina come back positive.
Inmates in Corfu Prison H Wing test positive for coronavirus
CORFU. All the inmates who tested positive are in H Wing - prison officers who were tested all came out negative.
Players from Asteras Petriti football club take Covid-19 tests
CORFU. South Corfu Municipality disinfected all the club facilities and 3 players΄ tests came back negative.
Recommendations from Central Corfu Covid Watch Committee regarding pandemic
CORFU. Measures recommended by the Watch Committee which, if adopted and adhered to, can help protect public health.
Sit-ins at two South Corfu schools
CORFU. Pupils at Argyrades Junior High & High School and Lefkimmi High School are demanding cleaners and COVID-19 tests to be available.
3 of Friday΄s 16 hospital samples test positive - all 3 in quarantine at home
CORFU. Three young Corfiots who are asymptomatic and with mild symptoms will stay in quarantine at home for two weeks. The tests were carried out by the hospital.
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.
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.
New cytologist at Corfu General Hospital
CORFU. The auxiliary doctor has been appointed on a 3-year contract - Pap tests no longer need to be sent to Patras.
Protests from Corfu hotel employees
CORFU. Hotel employees set out from North and South Corfu on Monday morning.
