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157 cases of West Nile virus reported in Greece

Greece has seen a significant increase in West Nile virus infections since the beginning of the year, with 13 fatalities.

20 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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In Greece, 157 infections with the West Nile virus have been reported since the beginning of the year. The number of cases has quadrupled since the end of July, indicating a concerning spread of the disease. Most infections occurred in the Greater Athens area.

According to reports, 13 people have died after contracting the West Nile virus. Several patients developed severe central nervous system illnesses, highlighting the danger posed by this virus.

The situation in Southern Europe shows that the virus transmission has increased. Dozens of people have been infected in the region over the past few weeks, indicating a persistent health threat.

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