Thousands of Israelis stranded in Greece following expected lockdown
Later on Monday, Israir received approval from Greek authorities to send rescue flights to Thessaloniki for the purpose of returning Israelis home.
People wearing protective face masks sit outside the AHEPA hospital, where the first confirmed coronavirus case is being treated, in Thessaloniki, Greece, February 26, 2020(photo credit: ALEXANDROS AVRAMIDIS/REUTERS)ByTOBIAS SIEGAL
