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West Nile virus cases surge in Greece, 6 deaths reported in one week
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West Nile virus cases surge in Greece, 6 deaths reported in one week

From Cumhuriyet · () Turkish

Translated from Turkish and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • Greece reported 75 new West Nile virus cases and 6 deaths in the week of August 19-26.
  • The virus has caused 19 deaths in Greece this year, making it the second-most affected country in Europe after Italy.
  • Factors contributing to the spread include Greece's climate, year-round mosquito presence, and insufficient mosquito control programs in some municipalities.

Greece is grappling with a significant surge in West Nile virus cases, with 75 new infections and six deaths reported in just one week, according to the National Public Health Organization (EODY).

This alarming increase brings the total number of fatalities from the virus this year to 19. Data from the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) indicates that Greece now ranks second in Europe for West Nile virus cases, following Italy.

Kathimerini newspaper reports suggest that several factors contribute to the virus's widespread presence in Greece. The country's geographical location and a climate conducive to year-round mosquito activity create a favorable environment for transmission. Additionally, the effectiveness of mosquito control programs appears to be lacking in certain municipalities, further exacerbating the problem.

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