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Number of new cases in UK rising
(CGTN Europe). The UK is at a "critical moment" of the pandemic according to its transport secretary Grant Shapps who urged the country’s people to follow restrictions "otherwise we’re going to end up back in situations we don’t want to be in."
No new cases in Corfu despite the new high in Greek numbers today
ATHENS. EODY announced 453 confirmed new cases in Greece on Monday 21 September and 6 deaths - but none were reported in Corfu.
EODY: 453 new cases of COVID-19 in Greece today and 6 deaths
ATHENS. There was a new high in the number of confirmed new cases on Monday 21 September.
One Corfu business closed for 2 weeks and 58 mask fines in Ionian Islands
CORFU. In the 5-day period 16 - 20 September a Corfu catering establishment was found to be in violation of the Covid measures and 58 fines were issued in the Ionian Islands fo not wearing masks.
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.
3rd Year class at Corfu 5th Junior High closed due to coronavirus case
CORFU. One of the classes in the 3rd year of Corfu 5th Junior High School has been temporarily suspended.
EODY: 170 new cases of coronavirus in Greece today and 7 deaths
ATHENS. EODY announced that there were 170 confirmed new cases on Sunday 20 September.
Corfu junior high school pupil tests positive for coronavirus
CORFU. A young Corfu schoolgirl with mild symptoms tested postitive for coronavirus.
EODY: 240 new cases of coronavirus in Greece today - one in Corfu
ATHENS. EODY announced that there were 240 confirmed new cases for Saturday 19 September.
EODY: 339 new cases of coronavirus in Greece today - none in Corfu
ATHENS. EODY announced that there were 339 confirmed new cases for Friday 18 September.
Second wave of pandemic breaking out
(CGTN Europe). The head of Ireland΄s COVID-19 modelling group has said that "case numbers appear to be growing exponentially and are likely to double every 10 to 14 days if every one of us does not immediately act to break chains of transmission of the virus."
EODY: 359 new cases of coronavirus in Greece today - 1 in Corfu
ATHENS. EODY announced that there were 359 confirmed new cases for Thursday 17 September.
European health systems will be tested this winter
World Health Organization special envoy David Nabarro has admitted the world is still at the beginning of the pandemic and described the situation as "grotesque."
EODY announces 3 confirmed new cases of coronavirus in Corfu today - see geographical breakdown
ATHENS. EODY announced 312 new confirmed cases in Greece today. Of the 284 domestic cases, 27 are connected with known clusters and 18 with recent travel in Greece.
EODY: 312 new cases of coronavirus in Greece today and 3 deaths
ATHENS. EODY announced that there were 312 confirmed new cases for Wednesday 16 September.
TUI cruise ship arriving in Corfu on Thursday morning - the first following prolonged absence
CORFU. The first cruise ship following the absence due to coronavirus will be arriving at Corfu Port on Thursday 17 September.
The first schools in Greece to close due to coronavirus
Just two days after opening the first schools in Greece have closed due to coronavirus.
32 fines in Corfu for not wearing masks - Another €10,000 fine in Zakynthos
CORFU. Police checks to ensure adherence to Covid measures ongoing.
