Tag: Coronavirus

Emergency Measures Introduced in Heraklion, Crete; Greece’s Holy Synod Meets in Masks for First Time

Greek authorities announced announced emergency restrictions for the region of Heraklion on the island of Crete, in efforts to limit

September 1, 2020

Greek Orthodox Bishop in Cyprus: Masks Will Turn Children Into Demons

A Metropolitan of the Greek Orthodox Church of Cyprus encouraged his faithful to not allow their children to wear masks

August 31, 2020

Government Imposes Emergency Measures in Hania, Lesvos After Spikes in Coronavirus Cases

A review of epidemiological data and an increase in Coronavirus caseloads in Hania, on the island of Crete, has prompted

August 24, 2020

New Measures on Mykonos Following Increased Covid-19 Caseloads

Tourists on the Greek island of Mykonos began receiving emergency alerts in the form of text messages on their mobile

August 19, 2020
Greece

Greece Records New Single-Day Record With 269 COVID-19 Cases

Greek health officials announced 269 new cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday, marking Greece’s biggest 24-hour increase since the beginning of

August 18, 2020

Government Warns Increased Case Loads on Paros, Antiparos; Introduces New Safety Measures

Mobile phones throughout Paros and Antiparos were buzzing with messages from Greek Civil Protection authorities warning of an “increased COVID-19

August 14, 2020
Greece

Covid-19 Cases Skyrocket in Greece with 262 New Cases Reported in Single Day

Greek health officials announced that 262 positive cases of Covid-19 were recorded, marking the single biggest increase in cases since

August 12, 2020
Thessaloniki

Despite Greece’s COVID Measures, Thessaloniki Bouzoukia Carry On

Neither the COVID-19 pandemic nor Greek government regulations can stop one venue in Thessaloniki from hosting its weekly summer bouzoukia

August 12, 2020
second wave

Government Epidemiologist: Greece ‘Formally’ in Second Wave of Coronavirus Outbreak

The Guardian’s Helena Smith has reported that Greece is “formally” in the midst of a second wave of the coronavirus

August 10, 2020

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