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Sotiris Tsiodras: The rate at which virus is spreading is decreasing but it΄s not yet time to lift the measures
ATHENS. The daily update on coronavirus in Greece from Professor of Infectious Diseases Sotiris Tsiodras.

Coronavirus update for Greece - 31 new cases and 1 death today
ATHENS. The number of deaths to date is 99 and the total number of cases is 2,145 - 73 patients remain intubated.

Latest update on coronavirus in Greece - 33 new cases today and total number of deaths is 98
ATHENS. There were 33 new cases of coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 in Greece today. The total number of cases is now 2,114, 56.9% of whom are male.

When will air travel return to normal?
ATHENS. Things will return to normal but it will take time, said Prof. Sotiris Tsiodras in reply to a question from a journalist at today΄s daily coronavirus update.

Sotiris Tsiodras: Gloves don΄t protect you in outdoor activities
ATHENS. Prof. Sotiris Tsiodras from EODY provided clarification regarding the usefulness of disposable gloves and masks during the daily update on COVID-19 in Greece.

2 deaths from coronavirus in Greece today and 52 new cases, taking total to 1,884
ATHENS. 84 patients are intubated in Intensive Care Units.

Sotiris Tsiodras: We must take care not to undo all the progress we΄ve made
ATHENS. 2 deaths and 77 new confirmed coronavirus cases in Greece in the last 24 hours.

Coronavirus death toll in Greece now 79 - 6 deaths today and 20 new cases
ATHENS. The total number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Greece is now 1,755, 90 of whom are intubated in ICUs.

62 new confirmed coronavirus cases - total in Greece 1,735
ATHENS. The Ministry of Health posted the Sunday coronavirus figures for Greece on its website.

Latest coronavirus update - 6 deaths and 99 new cases today
ATHENS. The total number of deaths in Greece from COVID-19 is 59 - The total number of confirmed cases is 1,613 and 92 patients are tubed in ICUs.

Latest coronavirus update - 50 new cases and 53 deaths in total
ATHENS. Professor of Infectious Diseases Sotiris Tsiodras announced that there were 50 new confirmed cases of coronavirus.

Hospital Director: "Be equal to the occasion"
CORFU. Critical statement from the Corfu General Hospital Director towards some of the Corfu media, whom he accuses of spreading misinformation and unverified reports.

81 new confirmed coronavirus cases and 1 death in Greece today - death toll now 50
ATHENS. There have now been 1,375 cases in Greece plus 40 on a cruise ship which is at the moment in Greek waters.

€10,000 donation to Corfu Hospital from ΄Lighthouse of Life΄ (Faro Zois)
CORFU. "We considered it our duty to contribute so that doctors, nurses and other hospital personnel can be properly equipped and stay healthy to carry on their work..." the non-profit organisation said.

Prof. Tsiodras: If we relax, we΄ll all pay the price
ATHENS. Increase in the number of patients tubed according to Prof. Sotiris Tsiodras.

The measures are working but caution and vigilance is needed
ATHENS. At the Ministry of Health΄s daily update Prof. Tsiodras said that there was still just a slow growth in the spread of the virus in Greece.

Latest coronavirus figures for Greece - 56 new cases and 5 deaths taking death toll to 43
ATHENS. According to today΄s daily update from Prof. Sotiris Tsiodras, the total number of confirmed cases in Greece is 1,212, 72 patients are tubed and 5 have been discharged from ICU.

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.