A total of 295 foreign visitors have tested positive for Covid-19 in the period from July 1-19, Greece's deputy minister for Civil Protection, Nikos Hardalias, said Tuesday, adding that 53 cases were still active.

Greece hopes to be able to set up an “air bridge” with Britain that would allow British tourists to visit from mid-July, its tourism minister said on Friday.

Cypriot authorities said this week that travelers infected with Covid-19 during their holidays to the Mediterranean island country will have healthcare-related costs covered by the government.