Greek Orthodox faithful mark Easter from homes

Greeks celebrated resurrection of Christ very differently on Saturday night, confined at home due to coronavirus restrictions inste of congregating in churches.

Greece is under lockdown as country tries to prevent spre of virus and government h warned faithful to stay away from churches.

Many in rrn port city of ssaloniki and around Greece stepped out on ir balconies at stroke of midnight with lit candles to mark resurrection.

threat of a fine for violating lockdown measures did t stop some faithful who stood outside St. Demetrios Church in ssaloniki with lit candles, while church bells rang at midnight.

Greece has recorded 2,235 confirmed cases of virus and 110 deaths, according to a tally by John Hopkins University.

For most people, new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms, such as fever and cough that clear up in two to three weeks.

For some, especially older ults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness, including pneumonia and death.