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Police seal off access to St. Spyridon
CORFU. There was a strong police presence this morning, 11 August, for the service and litany with the Sacred Relics of St. Spyridon inside the church.

Passengers from infected ship file lawsuit against cruise company - complaints include manslaughter
Passengers who were stuck on an infected cruise ship having been turned away from several ports in March have filed a lawsuit against cruise company. The 850 French passengers, which included the families of three people who died of the virus on the ship, filed 180 complaints, including manslaughter, their lawyer confirmed.

126 new cases of COVID-19 in Greece today, including 2 in Corfu
ATHENS. EODY announced 126 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 on Monday 10 August, 10 of which were detected at entry points.

New measures: Catering and entertainment establishments in Corfu cannot stay open after midnight
CORFU. Cafes, bars, restaurants and night clubs will close at 12 every night in Corfu and several other areas in Greece that are epidemiologically challenged.

Serbs displeased with sunbeds on Vidos Island - Spyros Neratzis΄ response
CORFU. According to recent articles, the placement of sunbeds and umbrellas by Central Corfu Municipality on the small beach on Vidos has caused displeasure amongst Serbs.

203 new cases of coronavirus in Greece today including 7 in Corfu
ATHENS. EODY announced 203 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 on Sunday 9 August, 29 of which were detected at entry points.

152 new cases of coronavirus in Greece today including 2 in Corfu
ATHENS. EODY announced 152 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 on Saturday 8 August, 22 of which were detected at entry points.

Another Corfu business closed down for 2 weeks by police
CORFU. Police closed down a catering business for 15 days yesterday and imposed a fine of €5,000.

Daily checks - Corfu businesses showing greater sense of responsibility
CORFU. Increased vigilance from business owners.

151 new cases of coronavirus in Greece today - 3 in Corfu
ATHENS. EODY announced 151 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 on Friday 7 August.

All church processions suspended
ATHENS. Announcement from the Civil Protection General Secretariat.

153 new cases of coronavirus in Greece today - 3 of them in Corfu
ATHENS. EODY announced 153 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 on Thursday 6 August.

All tests negative according to Hellenic Cricket Federation
CORFU. Over 50 samples from players, coaches, umpires and others involved in the National Indoor Cricket Championship at Corfu National Sports Centre came back negative.

Foul-smelling container removed from open-air market
CORFU. Passing by the north entrance to the open-air market (car park) has become more bearable in the last 24 hours.

Another bust toppled in Corfu Town
CORFU. Following the vandalism of the Giorgos Rallis bust in April 2019 the bust of Spyros Samaras has now been knocked onto the ground.

124 new cases of coronavirus in Greece today - one of them in Corfu
ATHENS. EODY announced 124 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday 5 August.

΄Do You Really Need to Party?΄ WHO asks young people
GENEVA. "Ask yourself the question: do I really need to go to that party?" said WHO emergencies chief Mike Ryan.

7 days self-isolation for travellers from Albania
ATHENS. With 15 August coming up there is the possibility of closing bars and clubs earlier, on a local level, depending on epidemiological risks.