Professor Gikas Magiorkinis warns that the actual cases of the West Nile virus are at least ten times higher than the officially recorded ones, which stand at 157, as the situation of the epidemic escalates in Greece. (translated)

Professor Gikas Magiorkinis warns that the actual cases of the West Nile virus are at least ten times higher than the officially recorded ones, which stand at 157, as the situation of the epidemic escalates in Greece. (translated)

Despite a 30% increase in spraying compared to last year, cases of the West Nile virus in Attica remain high, with 13 deaths and approximately 45 patients hospitalized, leading health authorities to remain on alert and recommending immediate medical evaluation for certain symptoms. (translated)

Cyprus is the only country among nine member states that did not have systematic monitoring for Culex mosquitoes, carriers of the West Nile virus, during the period 2020-2025, although it has a legal framework for mosquito control and sufficient budget for monitoring aggressive Aedes species. (translated)
During the wildfire that is affecting Crete and other islands, firefighting forces are battling the flames and strong winds, which are causing extensive damage and forcing thousands to evacuate their areas. (translated)

Το πρώτο κρούσμα λοίμωξης από τον ιό του Δυτικού Νείλου διαγνώστηκε στην Ελλάδα, σε άτομο άνω των 60 ετών από την Αγία Παρασκευή, με τον ΕΟΔΥ να προειδοποιεί για την απρόβλεπτη κυκλοφορία του ιού και συνιστά ατομικά μέτρα προστασίας από τα κουνούπια. #ΔυτικόςΝείλος #κουνούπια #ΕΟΔΥ
