Vaccine

Greece recorded a total of 2,219 cases of the virus Thursday, out of the total 55,702 tests conducted across the country during the day.

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis praised the country's vaccination program, referring to a "wall of immunity" against the coronavirus.

Dr. Albert Bourla, the Thessaloniki-born head of Pfizer, will be awarded the title of "Father of the Year" by the National Father's Day Committee.

Greece recorded a total of 1,269 new cases of the novel coronavirus on Sunday and 36 new deaths, according to the nation's authorities.

Thursday's coronavirus summit resulted in a surprisingly swift decision to issue vaccine certificates to ease travel by the Summer of 2021.

Americans have been a major part of summer tourism in Greece. Although they may not make up the largest contingent of visitors, they spend more.

EU leaders have agreed to discuss the possible issuance of vaccine certificates to help restart travel when they meet on Thursday.

A new, single- dose coronavirus vaccine produced by Johnson & Johnson is now set for FDA approval for emergency use.

U.S. President Joe Biden on Friday met with Pfizer Inc CEO Albert Bourla and asked for fulfilment of the country's COVID-19 vaccine stockpile by summer

Greece issued a vaccination certificate for those who have received the shot on Friday, while the country recorded 1,460 cases of the virus.