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77% decrease in July arrivals at Corfu Airport compared to last year
CORFU. Confirmation of the situation with tourism from the Fraport statistics for July 2020.
Dutch tourist in quarantine hotel with his family
CORFU. He was informed by EODY that the test he had taken at Corfu Airport was positive - A young Corfiot who gave a sample at the hospital is now in quarantine at home.
Two tourists with mild symptoms in quarantine hotel. 16 new samples sent from Corfu Hospital for tests
CORFU. For unknown reasons the Regional Administration didn΄t issue an update today although it had said there was going to be one every Friday - with the first one issued last week.
Tourism Minister announces reopening of ports to cruise ships from 1 August
ATHENS. Cruise ships to be allowed at six Greek ports, including Corfu, from Saturday - Global cruise industry remains frozen and August seems unlikely.
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.
Meeting in North Corfu: "COVID-19 health protocols for those involved in the tourist sector"
CORFU. Tuesday 28 July at 19:30.
British family of five in quarantine hotel
CORFU. One positive and the others put there as a precaution. New test results awaited.
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.
Corfu hotel employees union planning three protests
CORFU. Protests on 25, 26 and 27 July - Strike and rally on 4 September if demands have not been satisfied.
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.
Fire Department search and rescue operation for two German tourists
CORFU. The tourists got lost in the area between Nymphes and Sfakera and firefighters were needed to locate them and rescue them from the rough area in which they they had become trapped.
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".
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.
Greek Tourism Minister to Sky News: "Talk of a second lockdown is nonsense"
Tourism Minister Haris Theoharis gave an interview on the occasion of the reopening of Greek airports to flights from the UK, stressing once again the high standards of safety and security here.
Two tourists test positive for COVID-19
CORFU. Two new confirmed cases of coronavirus in Corfu.
Tourist coach drivers taking part in Saturday΄s protest at Porta Riala
CORFU. Tourist coach drivers will hold a protest at Porta Riala at 11:00 on Saturday 11 July for the Greek PM΄s visit to Corfu.
PLF now to be filled in 24 hours prior to travel instead of 48 hours
ATHENS. To allow for last-minute bookings the guidelines for the Passenger Location Form (PLF) have been amended.
