I am very cross - a corona virus story.

I think they are deporting her fromGreece so it's the airline's duty to bring her back to where she flew there from. It's her own responsibility to get herself back to the US.

How annoying and frustrating for you - she can't possibly expect to dump herself on you for the duration, surely?

I know I am a complete marshmallow, but I just will not be able to shut her out of my flat. My daughter is even cross with me for accepting her back, but she (the cousin) is not rich and I don't know where else she would go. She is expected to arrive back here about midnight, and I will try and make her stay confined to the bedroom (I am keeping my living room for myself.)
God only knows what viruses she has been exposed to in the Greek detention centre and airport. Woe is me. Thank you all for advice and sympathy but I simply cannot turn her away.

But what might she be bringing back with her - that’s surely the most important question. She wouldn’t be coming into my house that’s for sure - unless I had a self contained guest wing

Oh dear, schnakie, you certainly don't need this! You'll need to make it clear that she'll have to pay her way if she's expecting to stay with you for a while.

Don’t let her come to you. Given her attitude, how do you think she’d behave in terms of following rules etc. Just tell her NO and then NO again for good measure

Bless you, what a horrible situation to be in. I’m surprised the flight was still going, for her to insist on. Was it just for people going home to Athens? They took her there, so they should sort her out and get her home to the US. Could you contact your MP? I do hope you get it resolved. It’s bad enough to be isolated, but with someone you don’t like...... good luck with it all.

UPDATE - They unexpectedly took her from the detention centre and back to the airport. She does not know for certain, but believes that Easyjet will have to return her to Gatwick, and she will then return to ME!! Why me? I know we are related and she has no one else to turn to, but this is causing me so much additional stress when I don't need it. I am just betting she will be here for the next 12 weeks - at least. And even if she could get back to the US, she doesn't want to go there (I don't blame her - I'm thankful I escaped from that country 25 years ago!!!!!) Here's hoping she has enough money to find another place to stay in the UK. I honestly don't know.

Sorry - Easyjet, not Ryanair!

I'd be steaming mad at her too but this does tend to be the attitude of Americans these days (blanket judgement I know, but from the attitude of my friend in the US it seems to be true). One law for me and the other one for everyone else.
I almost want to say 'serves her right'.
All the same you must be worried sick. Would it be worth contacting the British Consulate, even if they point blank refuse to help (as they no doubt will) you will he seen as trying to do your best. Do they have the equivalent of our local MPs over in the USA who she could contact? Can you contact her yourself?
And I do think Ryan Air have a duty to take some responsibility too - do you have her flight details? or details of her travel insurance?

Interesting story, I am just surprised that easyjet are still flying to European countries.

Oh what a horrible position to be in. Lets hope she gets sent back home.