Greece’s public health authorities are investigating whether a new strain of West Nile virus could be contributing to an unprecedented increase in cases, according to Danai Pervanidou, head of the Department of Vector-Borne Diseases at 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…

The Athens Medical Association (ISA) has called for stronger public-health measures to curb the spread of West Nile virus in the greater Athens area, expressing serious concern…