News in brief
The death toll from the new coronavirus now stands at 106, as cases of new infections have almost doubled in a day, Chinese authorities said.
Travel restrictions have been tightened and wearing masks in public is now mandatory in some cities.
Japan said it would send a chartered flight to Wuhan on Tuesday night to evacuate its citizens, while the US government is also preparing an airlift tonight. Both South Korea and France are also aiming to fly out citizens this week.
The Parliament plenary will vote on the Labor Ministry draftlaw, which foresees an allowance of 2 thousand euros for each child born in Greece, as of January 2020. For the first time the allowance is linked to school enrollment. Foreigners from third countries entitled to it must have proof of at least 12 years of permanent residence in our country.
Greece on Monday announced the launch of a 15-year state bond, Public Debt Management Authority has said. The announcement came 2 days after Fitch upgraded the country’s credit rating to BB from BB-.
The Mayor of Athens has established a dominant role and the majority vote at the Board of Directors of the Athens Redevelopment company, which aims to implement renovations within the boundaries of the Municipality of Athens, especially in the historic city center and on Alexandras Avenue.
The outbreak of the seasonal flu has forced the Ministry of Education to issue a circular which allows 5 days off from school for students experiencing symptoms of the flu and have a doctor’s note to certify it.
The union of public hospital workers (POEDIN) has announced a five-hour work stoppage until 3 p.m. demanding “self-evident” inclusion of their jobs in the list of hazardous occupations.
Union members will hold a protest at 11 am outside the Ministry of Labor on Stadiou street.
Donald Trump has met Israeli leaders in Washington ahead of the unveiling on Tuesday of his much-delayed Middle East “peace plan”, amid a rising global chorus of doubt about its timing and substance.
And the weather forecast…
Partly cloudy in Attica with the temperature expected to reach a high of 16 degrees.
More news in brief tomorrow morning at 9.
