News archive of April 2020

Hundreds of social distancing violations recorded in one day

The Hellenic Police (ELAS) recorded more than 1,900 violations of social distancing measures in just one day, it said on Thursday.
During nationwide inspections on Wednesday on individuals flouting regulations for stemming public circulation amid the coronavirus epidemic, ELAS officers reported a total of 1,916 violations.

Kon: The measure of introducing 24 hour curfew is being considered VIDEO

"Therefore, we have come to the end, we have endured for four weeks, the decision on whether to introduce more rigorous measures depends on the coming days," Dr Kon stated.
The decision also depends on the information that will be obtained today.
A measure of 24 hours curfew is under consideration, which would inevitably be a last resort.

Five healthcare workers of Matei Bals Institute get infected with novel coronavirus

Five healthcare professionals of the Bucharest-based Matei Bals Institute of Infectious Diseases got infected with the novel coronavirus, the manager of the healthcare facility, Adrian Streinu-Cercel, told AGERPRES on Thursday. According to him, it is about two doctors, a nurse, a biochemist and an assistive worker. Of the five, one doctor is symptomatic.

75-year-old, 84-year-old women, latest COVID-19 fatalities in Romania; death toll - 94

The Strategic Communication Group (GCS), the official coronavirus communication task force, has reported two more deaths from novel coronavirus infection in Romania: a 75-year-old woman and an 84-year-old woman. The first is from Neamt County, admitted on March 28 to the Piatra Neamt County Hospital for intensive care.

Eurobond discussion not settled, German envoy tells Kathimerini

Germany's rejection of a Eurobond for bankrolling the fight against the spreading coronavirus pandemic is "not at all categorical," the country's ambassador to Athens, Ernst Reichel, told Kathimerini in a written interview, leaving some hope of consensus in the future.

Roman-era mosaics found in ancient Side

In the excavations carried out within the scope of the development plan for the purpose of conservation in the ancient city of Side in the southern province of Antalya's Manavgat district, Roman-era mosaics and church ruins with various animal figures have been unearthed.

UN nuclear agency sending coronavirus testing gear to 40 countries

The U.N. atomic agency is sending an initial batch of equipment to about 40 countries with which they will be able to perform a standard test for the coronavirus involving a technique derived from nuclear science, it said on April 1.

Passenger ship quarantined after 20 test positive for Covid-19

The Eleftherios Venizelos passenger ferry is seen anchored off the coast of the Greek capital's port of Piraeus, near Salamina, on Wednesday. Health authorities have confirmed that 20 people on board the ferry have tested positive for Covid-19. The ferry is carrying 383 passengers and crew, including 36 Greeks.

Seventh resident of coronavirus-hit Kastoria dies

A 51-year-old man became the seventh resident of the northern Greek town of Kastoria to die after contracting the novel coronavirus.

According to Greek media, the father of four was being treated at the Giorgos Papanikolaou General Hospital in the northern port city of Thessaloniki and had underlying health problems that contributed to his death.

Documentary on Turkish soprano released online

A documentary on the life of Leyla Gencer, one of the most important opera singers of the 20th Century, has been released online for art lovers.

The Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts (IKSV) released 'Leyla Gencer: La Diva Turca' on its YouTube channel.

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