We have an increased incidence, an increased number of meningitis cases in this period, compared to 2023 and this was also the reason for the interventions by EODY in terms of the implementation of preventive measures. The timing is worrying because of the Carnival, as a large number of people are expected to converge in … Read more
The EODY has sounded the alarm after the third case of meningitis at the University of Patras. “I have communicated early this morning with the EODY and possibly an echelon will come tomorrow, in order to decide exactly what instructions will be given to the University on what needs to be done,” the commander of … Read more
In the year 2023 the incidence of meningococcal disease increased, reaching pre-pandemic levels and within the year 2024 a total of 12 cases from all over the country have been reported to EODY. In particular, according to the EODY, three of the above cases concern students of university institutions in the city of Patras and … Read more
In recent months, several European countries, including our country, have recorded an increase in the number of pertussis cases compared to previous years (Denmark, Belgium, Croatia, Czech Republic, Norway, Spain, Sweden, Montenegro, United Kingdom, Switzerland, Serbia). The increase in reported cases whooping cough possibly linked to untimely immunization of certain age groups, as well as … Read more
Another four deaths from laboratory-confirmed influenza are recorded in the latest report of the EODY on respiratory diseases, bringing the total to 49 since the beginning of the seasonal epidemic. The period covered by the report, February 12-18, also saw 21 deaths from Covid-19, down from the previous seven days. In that period, 300 people … Read more