Nikos Hardalias
Greece striving to flatten curve by May
As Greece enters its third week in lockdown, the first glimmer of light at the end of the tunnel has appeared, according to government spokesman Stelios Petsas, who told reporters on Monday that it is up to the people to remain responsible.
"It's up to us if we are to enjoy the first results in May of our responsible attitude by staying home in April," he told reporters Monday.
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Six more deaths from Covid-19, total number of cases rises to 1,755
Greece's Health Ministry announced on Monday 20 new coronavirus infections, with the total now at 1,755.
In his regular press conference, ministry spokesman and infectious disease expert Sotiris Tsiodras said six more fatalities from Covid-19 were recorded over the past 24 hours raising the total to 79.
Nearly 70 Turks on Greek ship tested positive for COVID-19, being treated aboard: Turkish ambassador
Nearly 70 Turkish nationals aboard a Greek cruise ship have been tested positive for COVID-19 and taken under treatment in the vessel off Greece's coast, Burak Özügergin, Turkish ambassador in Athens, told Hürriyet Daily News on April 5.
Partial lockdown extended to 27 April, Covid-19 death toll rises to 68
The health ministry's spokesman on issues pertaining to the coronavirus, Infectious Diseases Professor Sotiris Tsiodras said today that it is unlikely that public health measures to protect citizens will be made harsher, even as it was announced that the current partial lockdown will be extended through 27 April.
Coronavirus cases rise to 1,673 as death toll goes to 68
Greek Health Ministry representative Sotiris Tsiodras on Saturday announced 60 new cases of coronavirus, bringing the total to 1,673.
He also announced a rise in the death toll to 68 after nine hospital patients died. The average age of the dead is 74, he said.
Another 92 patients remain in the intensive care units of Greek hospitals.
Coronavirus cases rise to 1,613 with deaths up to 59
Greek Health Ministry spokesman Sotiris Tsiodras on Friday announced 99 new coronavirus cases, raising the total in the country to 1,613.
He added that the death toll has risen to 59 with six more people in hospital passing away. The average age of the dead is 71 years, he said.
Extra measures for five municipalities
Five municipalities in northern Greece will be placed in lockdown as of Tuesday night, Civil Protection Deputy Minister for Crisis Management Nikos Hardalias has announced.
These are the municipal area of Mesopotamia in Kastoria, Orestida, Nestorio, Xanthi and Myki.
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Time limits on duration of movements mulled by Greek government
The Greek government is reportedly mulling the introduction of limits to the amount of time that people leave their homes so as to further curb the spread of the Covid-19 virus, Kathimerini understands.
Even though no official announcements have been made, the idea is reportedly gaining traction within the government as Easter approaches.
Promenade closed after Thessalonians flout social distancing rules
Residents in the northern port city of Thessaloniki can use the popular waterfront promenade from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday only, after authorities decided to impose a partial ban on the area.
Five more deaths from Coronavirus, protection of healthcare workers key priority
Patience is a crucial tool in the battle against the coronavirus health ministry spokesman Sotiris Tsiodras told a daily news conference today.
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"We will wait patiently, any prediction is uncertain," but he added that mathematical models currently show a slow spread.