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Corfu harbourmaster: "We have instructions to request health certificates from all vessels"
CORFU. The Corfu harbourmaster gave an update on the situation regarding passenger and private vessels.
Coronavirus crisis management meeting takes place outdoors at Faliraki
CORFU. Maintaining the minimum safety distances, local authorities and other representatives met to set up a crisis management team.
No boats have come from Italy - if they do, there will be checks
CORFU. No boats from Italy or anywhere else have arrived at the Marina in recent days.
Supermarket controls coming
ATHENS. Immediate Government measures are expected following scenes of supermarket crowding.
Fourth coronavirus fatality in Greece
THESSALONIKI. The number of deaths from coronavirus in Greece has now reached four.
Tourist accommodation prohibited from opening until 30 April
ATHENS. It was announced in the Government Gazette yesterday that tourist accommodation properties are prohibited from operating.
Diapontia Islands Deputy Mayors want tests to be carried out on Italian visitors
CORFU. The local Deputy Mayors for the Diapontia Islands have sent a letter requesting that visitors to the islands from Italy be tested.
Corfu today - taking precautions against coronavirus
CORFU. Hardly any people were in town today and the streets that are normally full of life were deserted.
Third death from coronavirus in Greece
ZAKYNTHOS. Just a few hours after the death of a 90-year-old man in Ptolemaida.
2nd fatality from coronavirus in Greece
PTOLEMAIDA. A 90-year-old man died at Bodosakio Hospital.
Green Spots closing for at least 2 weeks
CORFU. Adhering to Ministry of Health guidelines and to safeguard public health.
Albania closes border with Greece
TIRANA. The Albanian Prime Minister posted the decision on his personal Facebook page on Friday evening.
Ministry of Health: Bars, cafes and restaurants to close
The Government has announced new measures to tackle coronavirus.
Deputy Regional Governor: There are no cases of coronavirus in Corfu
CORFU. Deputy Regional Governor for Public Health, Social Welfare & Employment Kostas Zorbas stated categorically today that there are no cases.
Former Prefecture building disinfected today
CORFU. The Tax Office and other offices in the building were disinfected on Friday afternoon.
Central Corfu & Diapontia Islands Municipality to set up Crisis Management Team
CORFU. Members of the public are asked to rigorously follow the Ministry of Health guidelines.
Museums and archaeological sites closed until 30 March
ATHENS. Announcement from the Ministry of Culture.
Ministry of Tourism sets up Crisis Management Committee for coronavirus
ATHENS. The Ministry of Tourism has set up a Crisis Management Committee for coronavirus.
