COVID

NBA superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo joined the campaign against Covid-19 in Greece by starring in a video in which he calls on people to defend themselves against the virus by observing public safety measures, including wearing a mask. Fresh from agreeing...

European Commission head Ursula von der Leyen announced on Thursday that vaccinations against Covid-19 will start on December 27, 28 and 29 throughout all EU countries. A senior EU official said on Wednesday the bloc could give its final approval...

French President Emmanuel Macron has tested positive for COVID-19, the presidential Elysee Palace announced on Thursday. It said the president took a test “as soon as the first symptoms appeared.” The brief statement did not say what symptoms Macron experienced. It...

On Monday, a total of 639 cases of Covid-19 were diagnosed in Greece, down from 693 on Sunday -- which was itself a significantly lower figure than those recorded in recent months. In the past day, 62 people with the...

The Greek government on Monday announced lockdown rules for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day as well as for New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. Gatherings at homes will be limited to a maximum of nine people from two families,...

After over a month of a national coronavirus lockdown in the country, the number of intubations and deaths with the virus still remains high in Greece. On Wednesday, 95 people with the coronavirus passed away, and there are currently 578...

A total of 1,382 new cases of Covid-19 were diagnosed in Greece on Tuesday, and 579 people with the virus are currently intubated in the country’s hospitals. Tragically, 102 people died with Covid-19 in the last 24 hours. The number of...

Greece on Monday extended its lockdown measures in place to limit the spread of the coronavirus disease through January 7, including a nighttime curfew and a ban on traveling outside one's home prefecture. Schools, restaurants, bars, courts of law and...

Greece recorded 904 new coronavirus cases on Sunday, the first time that the number of new infections dipped under 1,000 in weeks. A total of 600 people with the virus are currently intubated in the country's hospitals, and 101 people...

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis met with advisors and government ministers virtually on Saturday in order to discuss the country's Covid-19 vaccination plan. Reportedly, vaccinations will begin in January, with healthcare workers having priority. Greeks will be able to make appointments...