COVID-19
Greece
Covid-19: Greece Records 24,256 Cases Thursday
Greece confirmed 24,256 new Covid-19 infections and 59 deaths associated with the virus in the last 24 hours, the National Public Health Organization (EODY) announced on Thursday.
A total of 23,748 cases had been recorded in the country the day...
Europe
Ukraine Disinformation Explodes as COVID-19 Falls, Media Body Says
In February, COVID-19-related disinformation fell to its lowest level ever -- just as disinformation related to Russia's invasion of Ukraine exploded, the European Digital Media Observatory (EDMO) wrote in a brief published on Tuesday.
COVID-19 disinformation falls to its lowest...
Greece
Coronavirus Cases, Deaths in Greece Begin to Increase
Greece confirmed 22,694 new coronavirus infections and 70 deaths associated with the virus in the last 24 hours, the National Public Health Organization (EODY) announced on Monday.
A total of 11,986 cases had been recorded in the country the day...
Greek News
Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis Tests Positive for Covid-19
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced on Monday he was tested positive for Covid-19 and that he would self-isolate.
Mitsotakis returned from a visit to Turkey on Sunday where he met President Erdogan and the Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew.
On Monday posted...
Medicine
Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla Says a Fourth Booster Shot is “Necessary”
Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla said on Sunday that it will be necessary to receive an additional fourth booster shot against Covid-19.
During an interview on CBS he said that "It is necessary, a fourth booster right now...The protection that you...
Greek News
Covid-19 Cases in Greece Over 20,000 for Third Day
Greece confirmed 21,863 new Covid-19 infections and 56 deaths associated with the virus in the last 24 hours, the National Public Health Organization (EODY) announced on Thursday.
A total of 23,335 cases had been recorded in the country the day...
USA
Trucker Protest “People’s Convoy” Now Outside Washington, DC
Trucks, surrounded by supporters, were spotted in Hagerstown, Maryland, on Saturday morning, as the Washington, DC area braces for more protests that could disrupt traffic.
The "People's Convoy" has similar goals to Canada's "Freedom Convoy," which saw protesters park their...
Health
Global COVID-19 Death Toll Hits 6 Million as Pandemic Enters Third Year
On Monday, the global COVID-19 death toll eclipsed six million.
The milestone is the largest reminder of the unrelenting nature of the pandemic, even as people start shedding their masks and travel resumes. The death toll, compiled by John Hopkins...
Greece
Coronavirus: Greece to End Outdoor Mask Mandate
Starting on Saturday, the use of face masks will no longer be required in outdoor spaces in Greece.
Previously, according to coronavirus restrictions, Greeks were required to wear masks outdoors, even in areas without crowds.
The outdoor mask mandate ended after...