Greek Center for Disease Control

Greece makes measles vaccination appeal amid European spike

Health authorities in Greece have issued a public appeal to participate in vaccination and booster shot programs following a spike in measles cases in the country amid an outbreak in Europe.

The Greek Center for Disease Control and Prevention said on Friday that 166 cases had been reported in the country in 2016-17, with an increase in recent days.

Two more die of flu, raising toll to 58

Two more people died on Friday from complications brought on by flu, taking to 58 the total number of deaths this season, according to the Greek Center for Disease Control and Prevention (KEELPNO).

Thirty of those who have died passed away during the last three weeks, while another 124 people have received treatment in intensive care units.