Corfu

Firefighters approach cruise ship on ferry boat
CORFU. All available resources are being utilised to extinguish the fire that broke out on a cruise ship docked in Corfu Port.

Fire aboard cruise ship in Corfu Port
CORFU. The fire appears to have broken out in two lifeboats on deck. Checks are being made to see if anyone was working there.

Two Corfu pulmonologists discuss the Covid situation on the island
CORFU. Two pulmonologists from Corfu General Hospital talk to Enimerosi about the situation here.

Injured turtle washed ashore in North Corfu
CORFU. The people that found the turtle on Pipitou beach are complaining that authorities passed the buck for responsibility back and forth.

North Corfu Municipality lodges complaint that NCH obstructed Erimitis inspection
CORFU. North Corfu Municipality has reported the investment company for abuse of rights and contempt towards the responsible services.

New MRI equipment at Corfu General Clinic
CORFU. Corfu General Clinic now has a modern General Electric Signa Creator E 1.5T MRI system.

Airport workers ask to be vaccinated before the tourist season begins
CORFU. In its statement the Corfu union of Civil Aviation Authority employees underlines their key role and the extra risks they are exposed to.

Woman with Covid gives birth to healthy baby in Corfu
CORFU. The baby born to mother with Covid-19 is in excellent health.

Prison guards protest outside Corfu Prison
CORFU. The outside prison guards are on strike for the second day.

Corfu Hospital: Renovation of Artificial Kidney Unit and new wheelchairs
CORFU. Renovation of the Artificial Kidney Unit at Corfu Hospital has been completed.

Road accident in Rekini - trapped person freed
CORFU. There was a road accident in North Corfu on Thursday afternoon.

Statement still awaited from Corfu Hospital about two cases that have caused a nationwide stir
CORFU. Dr. Skiadopoulos is undergoing tests at Ioannina University Hospital, where he was admitted on Wednesday evening. Medical Association President Kaloudis told Enimerosi "We will judge when to express a view on the matter".

Four F-16s fly over Corfu on Thursday morning
CORFU. These exercises take place frequently during the winter when the airport isn΄t busy.

Chamber of Commerce donates medical suits to Corfu Hospital
CORFU. Chamber President Giorgos Hondroyiannis said they considered it their moral obligation and the least they could do to express thanks to the health workers.

Corfu doctor in hospital with syndrome symptoms following second vaccination shot (Updated)
CORFU. According to hospital administration sources, they are investigating whether his symptoms are linked to his recent second vaccination shot.

Another Covid patient dies at Corfu Hospital
CORFU. Pantazis Halikias, 75, had been hospitalised in the hospital ICU since 30 December.

΄Medea΄ brings snow to South Corfu
CORFU. The cold wave ΄Medea΄ brought snow to several parts of the island.

Visiting Deputy Health Minister discusses mental health services and facilities
CORFU. The Deputy Health Minister told reporters this afternoon what had been discussed with the Hospital Director and other officials.