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Title: 05/04/21
Post by: Maik on Monday, 05 April, 2021 @ 01:36:29

One new case of coronavirus on Kefalonia confirmed yesterday by EODY.

Title: Re: 05/04/21
Post by: Maik on Monday, 05 April, 2021 @ 08:27:21

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Free covid self-tests available in pharmacies as of April 7

The first free covid self-tests will be available at pharmacies across Greece from Wednesday, April 7, Greek Deputy Health Minister Vassilis Kontozamanis announced.

These do-it-yourself tests are meant for preventive testing. Participation in the scheme is voluntary and not mandatory.

All citizens with an AMKA social security number will be entitled to four tests per month (one test per week) from their neighbourhood pharmacy.

https://greekcitytimes.com/2021/04/05/free-covid-self-tests-pharmacies/

Title: Re: 05/04/21
Post by: Maik on Monday, 05 April, 2021 @ 08:29:28

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Greece plans census in October 2021

Greece’s next census is expected to take place on October 23, barring any additional delays stemming from the pandemic.

The last time a count was made of the country’s population was in 2011.

https://greekcitytimes.com/2021/04/04/greece-plans-census-in-october-2021/

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Post by: Maik on Monday, 05 April, 2021 @ 08:34:55

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Covid: Tests to be offered twice-weekly to all in England

Everyone in England is to be given access to two rapid coronavirus tests a week from Friday, under an extension of the government's testing programme.

The lateral flow kits, which can provide results in around 30 minutes, will be available for free at testing sites, pharmacies and through the post.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-56632084

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Post by: Maik on Monday, 05 April, 2021 @ 12:44:52

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Global manufacturer of utility aircraft Erickson’s firefighting contracts in the Hellenic Republic of Greece have been renewed for the 2021 fire season

https://www.airmedandrescue.com/latest/news/greece-extends-ericksons-firefighting-contracts

Title: Re: 05/04/21
Post by: Maik on Monday, 05 April, 2021 @ 17:22:21

Coronavirus rapid tests planned by EODY for Argostoli tomorrow have been postponed to 13/04/21.

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Post by: Maik on Monday, 05 April, 2021 @ 17:28:36

Mains power will down tomorrow to allow essential maintenance between 09:00-14:00 in the following areas: Agia Pelagia, Airport, Fokata, Kourkoumelata, Lakithra, Ntomata, Menegata, Minies, Platis Gialos, Sarlata, Svoronata.

Title: Re: 05/04/21
Post by: Maik on Monday, 05 April, 2021 @ 19:03:27

EODY today confirmed one new case of coronavirus on Kefalonia.

Title: Re: 05/04/21
Post by: Maik on Monday, 05 April, 2021 @ 22:05:08

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Don't book foreign summer holidays yet, warns Boris Johnson
Reopening of foreign travel could be delayed beyond middle of May amid risk of Covid variants being imported into UK

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2021/04/05/dont-book-foreign-summer-holidays-yet-says-boris-johnson-end/

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