In the statement made by the Greek National Institute of Public Health (EODY), it was stated that in 2024, the West Nile Virus caused the death of 6 people in different parts of the country.
The statement said that 5 of these deaths were recorded in the last week.
IMPORTANCE OF PERSONAL PROTECTION WAS EMPHASISED
Experts emphasized the importance of personal protection against mosquitoes and noted that the virus was detected especially in Karditsa, Larissa, Trikala, Imathia, Thessaloniki and Pela. (AA)