4 Dead, 60 Infected by WNV in Greece

Posted by keeptalkinggreece in Very Mix

West Nile Virus transmitting mosquitoes have claimed the life of a fourth person. 60 people have been infected by the virus that often causes encephalitis. Majority of the infected are people over 60 with the exception of a 12 years old child. In several parts of  Northern Greece health services have stopped taking blood from people, who have been in WNV areas.