Alertă în Europa: 21 de cazuri de infecţie cu West Nile în Grecia, pe măsură ce virusul se răspândește pe continent

Europe faces a new health alert as Greece reports 21 local cases of West Nile virus, with additional cases confirmed in several countries. The ECDC highlights the ongoing transmission season, urging protective measures against mosquitoes. Most cases in Greece have resulted in severe complications, with no fatalities reported so far. Italy is the most affected country, followed by Romania, Spain, and North Macedonia. The EODY has identified high-risk areas in Greece, emphasizing the virus's established presence since 2010. Public health recommendations include wearing protective clothing and eliminating standing water to reduce mosquito breeding.