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Meropi Ydraiou: "Stay at home so that we can come together again later..."
CORFU. Corfu is in 2nd place in Greece as regards coronavirus lockdown violations and so the Central Corfu & Diapontia Islands Mayor sent a video message asking people to adhere to the measures.
Greek PM: "Give half of your salary for the fight against COVID-19"
ATHENS. The Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis has asked all ND MPs and Ministers to put 50% of their salary into a special coronavirus account for the next two months.
1.7m face masks and other health supplies arrive in Athens from China
ATHENS. The costs, including transportation to Greece, are covered mainly by donations from institutes and companies.
Disinfection in Evropoulos last night. Deputy Mayor - cleansing is ongoing
CORFU. The Central Corfu & Diapontia Islands Municipal Cleansing Service disinfected the public areas in Evropoulos last night.
The Government΄s new economic measures for the coronavirus crisis
ATHENS. A new plan to stimulate the Greek economy in April and tackle the consequences of coronavirus was announced today.
40 deaths from coronavirus in Greece
THESSALONIKI. A 56-year-old man who had been tubed died at Thessaloniki Ippokratio Hospital on Monday morning - there have now been 6 deaths from Kastoria.
Slow growth in the spread of coronavirus in Greece continues
ATHENS. As expected, Civil Protection Deputy Minister Nikos Hardalias announced that the temporary closure of businesses and churches has been extended to 11 April and stressed the need for maximum precautions and adherence to the measures.
Patient being taken to Ioannina by ambulance
CORFU. The patient with coronavirus pneumonia is being taken to Ioannina University Hospital by ambulance.
68 lockdown violations in Corfu on Saturday
CORFU. Police are continuing to conduct checks to see if people are adhering to the lockdown measures to prevent the spread of coronavirus.
Wife of 62-year-old patient in quarantine at home. Civil Protection Service ensuring that measures are being adhered to by travellers
CORFU. The wife of the 62-year-old Corfiot who was tested positive for coronavirus is in isolation at home and a PCR test has been carried out and the results are being awaited.
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Patient who travelled from Belgium tested positive for coronavirus
CORFU. First confirmed coronavirus case in Corfu.
Flights suspended - Strict policing of open-air markets
ATHENS. As long as the virus is here, the threat remains, says Prof. Tsiodras, referring to the example of Italy and the serious situation in the USA.
Results from Pasteur Institute will come no sooner than Monday
CORFU. Members of the medical community have told Enimerosi that testing shouldn΄t be so centralised and Corfu Hospital needs a Liquid Biopsy Lab in order to reduce the waiting time.
Possible closure of all airports being looked into
ATHENS. Minister of State Giorgos Gerapetritis left open the possibility of closing all airports to stop the spread of coronavirus in Greece.
Archbishop Nektarios: "Imaginary conclusions are being drawn"
CORFU. In response to all the reports the Corfu Archbishop said that he was just saying - as was the Holy Synod - that there is no category in the movement form for individual prayers although the churches remain open for this.
76 violations in Corfu on Friday
CORFU. Still a large number of violations of the lockdown measures in Corfu.
Latest coronavirus figures for Greece - 2 deaths and 74 new cases today - 966 total cases
ATHENS. Death toll in Greece now 28 - 66 patients in ICU.
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson tests positive for COVID-19
LONDON. Downing Street announced that Boris Johnson developed mild symptoms yesterday and will be self-isolating.
