Greece is experiencing a surge in West Nile virus cases, with 157 locally acquired infections and 13 deaths reported through August 19, according to the National Public Health Organization (EODY).
Greece is experiencing a surge in West Nile virus cases, with 157 locally acquired infections and 13 deaths reported through August 19, according to the National Public Health Organization (EODY).
The latest week brought 47 cases and four deaths. EODY president Theodoros Vasilakopoulos attributed the increase largely to weather conditions, citing a warm winter and wet spring in Attica.
He said 30% more spraying was conducted than initially planned.
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