EODY

Since June 21, 100 cases of the West Nile virus have been recorded in Greece, and health authorities note that the virus' presence in the country is at a 5-year high

The past week there were 771 new hospital admissions due to Covid in Greece, which is less than the previous week and lower than the four week average of 840.

In response, Greece’s National Public Health Organization (EODY) has issued guidelines to protect public health from the hazardous effects of smoke inhalation during the fire

Over the past week 788 were hospitalized, six were intubated and 35 died on account of Covid-19.

Authorities have closed schools in the Central Greece region of Magnesia and have instructed inhabitants not to use the public water supply while it investigates the cause of gastroenteritis-like symptoms in over 100 persons

A production facility linked to the mass food poisoning of Greek elementary students went up in flames on Sunday night, but health authorities say enough has survived the fire for them to conduct an investigation for the presence of staph

A 3.5-year-old child died after being infected by parvovirus B19 and developing acute myocarditis, resulting in its death and the temporary closure of the school

According to the Hellenic National Public Health Organization (EODY), individuals who have been in contact with the student up to seven days before the onset of symptoms must undergo chemoprophylaxis to prevent potential transmission

Hospital admissions this week have seen a 15% increase. Remarkably, only 2% of deaths since September were among vaccinated individuals.

The minister also announced that a legislative initiative for the cancellation of fines imposed on the elderly during the pandemic will be promptly submitted

To mitigate the risk of respiratory infections in the school setting, EODY has released a set of guidelines recommending adherence to basic measures by teachers, students, and staff.