Greece’s Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has been tested positive for Covid-19, he announced Monday noon. On a social media post, the Prime Minister said that he was tested positive following the daily rapid test in the office. “Consequently I will be isolated in my home and work from there. I …
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Trial of Covid-denier lawyer postponed after he was tested positive
The trial of a Greek lawyer for spreading fake news about the Covid-19 pandemic on social media was postponed on Friday after his lawyers presented test results showing that he had tested positive for the virus. The defendant had announced on Thursday on the internet that he was infected, claiming …
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Two ministers of Greek government tested positive to Covid-19
Two ministers at the Greek government have been tested positive to Covid-19, they announced on Tuesday morning. Both Justice minister Costas Tsiara and state minister Akis Skertsos said on social media that they were fully vaccinated also with booster shot. they announced that they will be isolated for the next …
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Kafkaesque-situation on Crete, when man positive on self-test seeks PCR-confirmation
Seeking to have a molecular PCR-test on Christmas Day turned into a small adventure for a young man in Heraklio on the island of Crete. Twice tested positive on self-tests, the young man sought to confirm the illness with a PCR-test. Mission impossible. The 24-year-old man felt ill on Saturday …
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Ecumenical Patriarch Vartholomaios tested positive to Covid-19
Ecumenical Patriarch Vartholomaios has been tested positive to Covid-19 on Friday, the patriarchate’s press office in Istanbul announced. Vartholomaios has mild symptom the announcement added. The 81-year-old spiritual leader of the world’s Eastern Orthodox Christians tested positive during the regular testing on Friday and immediately went for tests to a …
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Development Minister tested positive to Covid-19, says he is fully vaccinated
Development and Investments Minister Adonis Georgiadis announced on Tuesday morning that he has tested positive to Covid-19. He said that he is fully vaccinated against the coronavirus and that he will be in quarantine. On his Twitter account, Georgiadis said he developed a fever although he had undergone a rapid …
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Greek Gov’t seeks more quarantine hotels on islands, “Covid-cabins” for travelers
The Greek government is seeking to increase the number of quarantine hotels on the islands and to establish “Covid-cabins” on ferries to allow return of travelers tested positive. The government is in a difficult position as the pandemic 4th wave hits the country and those in charge of taking decisionσ …
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Incredible adventure for six teenagers tested positive on Paros
An unbelievable incident took place on the Cyclades island of Paros, when six teenagers got infected with coronavirus and there was no place to be accommodated and isolated. They had to spend 16 hours in the parking lot of the parking place of the Health Center, until the state broadcaster …
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First German tourist on Crete tested positive to Covid-19
Greece’s health authorities have confirm the first imported Covid infection on a German tourist arrived with a group a few days ago at Heraklio on the island of Crete. The infected tourist has been isolated According to local media, the first tourists from Germany, The Netherlands and Switzerland are on …
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Newborn positive to Covid-19 born to infected mother in Athens hospital
A baby was born positive with Covid-19 to a mother who was infected with the coronavirus. The birth took place in Attica Hospital in Athens on Friday. It is the first time that a pregnant woman has passed the virus to her unborn or newborn baby, Greek media report. The …
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Archbishop Ieronymos hospitalized with Covid-19; PM not in self-isolation
Archbishop of Athens and All Greece Ieronymos was admitted to Evangelismos Hospital in Athens on Thursday morning after testing positive for the coronavirus. he 82-year-old Arhbishop is showing mild symptoms. Before admitted to the hospital he said “with God’s help” he will get through. He was admitted to Increased Care …
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Mink breeder in northern Greece tested positive, dead animals in his farm
Dead mink animals have been found in a breeding farm in Kaloneri of the Municipality of Siatista, western Macedonia, while the breeder has been tested positive to Covid-19. The breeder was tested and found positive after he developed coronavirus symptoms. He is in self-isolation. Some animals in farm have reportedly …
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750 refugees have tested positive to coronavirus, one died
Some 750 people have tested positive to Covid-19 and one person has died among the nearly 75,000 asylum applicants in Greece, the Migration & Asylum Ministry reported on Thursday. The ministry pointed out that the National Public Health Organization’s (EODY) staff have long been active at these facilities, offering medical …
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Bishop positive to COVID-19, high-ranking clergy in panic after festive service in Thessaloniki
High-ranking clergymen are on alert after one bishop was tested positive to Covid-19, just two days after the festive service to honor Saint Demetrios, the patron of Thessaloniki on October 26. Bishop of Ierissos, Mount Athos and Adrameni Theoklitos reportedly developed symptoms on Oct 30 and underwent a test, The …
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Canning company in Pella shut down after 114 workers positive to Covid-19
A canning company in Skydra in the Prefecture of Pella, western Macedonia, was ordered to shut down and stop all operations on Friday after 114 confirmed cases of coronavirus were detected among its staff. The operation of the entire company has been suspended, including all its infrastructure and facilities and …
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Newborn refugee baby Covid-19 positive; tension high in Kara Tepe
From the turbulent streets of Kara Tepe to the hospital in Mytilene: a 20-day-old refugee baby was transferred from the turbulent streets of Kara Tepe to the hospital in Lesvos’ capital Mytilene on Friday. The new born baby of Afghan origin developed fever and respiratory problems and was transferred to …
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3 Greek ministers in quarantine after meeting with foreign investor positive on Covid-19
Three government ministers have been placed in quarantine in their homes after a meeting with a foreign investor who was tested positive to Covid-19. Investment and Development Minister Adonis Georgiadis, his deputy, Nikos Papathanasis and Shipping Minister Giannis Plpakiotakis were sequestered to their homes on Thursday morning The three ministers …
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Famous beach bars on Mykonos shut down after staff tested positive
Authorities have shut down two famous beach bars on the island of Mykonos on Tuesday night after at least 10 staff members were tested positive for coronavirus. The decision to temporarily suspend the operation of Nammos and Scorpios on Paraga beach until Friday was announced by the Secretary General of …
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Mass-tests on UK travellers via direct flights turned “negative”
Coronavirus tests conducted on travellers who arrived in Greece directly from the United Kingdom on the first two days had negative results. Only two tests were positive but these two passengers from London came to Greece via transit airports. Direct flights from the UK were allowed on July 15. Health …
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Swedish national tested positive to COVID-19 in Chania, Crete UPD
Health authorities in Chania on the island of Crete, went on alter on Wednesday after a Swedish national was tested positive to COVID-19. According to confirmed information obtained by local media, the 20-year-old man was taken to the Chania hospital in the morning and he was tested positive. He remains …
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