Nile fever virus, the number of victims in Greece reaches 8

2024-08-09 11:36:36 / BOTA ALFA PRESS

Nile fever virus, the number of victims in Greece reaches 8

The number of people who lost their lives this year in Greece due to the West Nile virus has reached 8.

In the statement made by the Greek National Institute of Public Health (EODY), it is emphasized that in the first week of August two more people lost their lives due to the virus.

Further in the statement it is informed that in the same week 22 cases were identified and that the most cases were observed in the region of Thessaly.

Together with these two people, the number of deaths due to the virus in 2024 has increased to 8, it is said in the statement, where it is further estimated that the cases will increase.