Greece Faces Worst West Nile Virus Season in Years, Health Officials Warn

Greece's current West Nile virus season could become one of the most severe in recent years, with cases already outpacing previous years at this point in the transmission period, the National Public Health Organization (EODY) has said. As of August 12, Greece has recorded 110 West Nile virus infections nationwide, 81 of which involved central nervous system complications, while 29 presented milder symptoms.  Cases have been reported across 39 municipalities in 14 regional units, concentrat...

By ANTHEE CARASSAVA