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“The difficulties are still ahead of us,” EODY says about West Nile Virus – When this year’s outbreak is expected to peak

The warm winter of 2025-2026 in Attica (the second-warmest of the past 150 years) may have contributed to the current epidemiological picture

Greece & Italy see the widest spread of West Nile virus in Europe – Greek municipalities with the highest case numbers

45 new West Nile virus infections in the past week, 110 in total and 9 deaths - "We will see more deaths," warns epidemiology professor Theodora Psaltopoulou

Infections worrying Europe: What the new ECDC report shows

From the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo to West Nile virus, cholera and Vibrio bacteria in coastal waters, how the ECDC’s summer surveillance map is taking shape

Two new cases of West Nile virus infection in the past week

The epidemiological surveillance report from the Hellenic National Public Health Organization (EODY)

EODY: 12 cases and 3 deaths in the last week from West Nile virus

The EODY considers the diagnosis of further cases in the coming period as possible and expected

West Nile virus: Two deaths in the last week in Greece

A total of 12 people have died since the start of the year - 24 new domestic cases of the virus in the last week

West Nile Virus – EODY: It’s on the Rise – “Protect Yourself from Mosquitoes”

Already, the highest number of cases in the last five years is being recorded in our country - "Use approved insect repellents, do not leave standing water anywhere."

West Nile virus: Where the first patient death was recorded in Greece – Increase in cases expected

A man over 73 years old with underlying diseases from Serres region is the first fatal case - It is worth noting that last year, the first case in the whole country was recorded in the same area

Mosquitoes: The most dangerous infection transmission zones

The country will be divided into four levels in terms of risk assessment for the transmission of West Nile virus infection - Depending on the risk, specific measures are defined

Greek authorities on alert due to new West Nile virus cases

Reports estimates more cases are expected