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Visitors to Greece told to take precautions against mosquitoes amid West Nile virus
UK Foreign Office says travellers should take preventive measures to minimise exposure to mosquito-borne West Nile virus - which caused 50 deaths last year
Holidaymakers jet-setting to Greece this summer are being warned to take extra precautions against a mosquito-borne virus that killed 50 people last year.
The UK Foreign Office (https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/greece/health) has updated their travel warnings for British visitors to the Mediterranean country after Greek health officials have warned about the potential risks of the disease - branded as West Nile virus.
The illness causes typical fever symptoms such as headaches, and general aches and pains, but in severe cases it can prove fatal.
https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/world-news/visitors-greece-told-take-precautions-16443992
At least 8 weeks before your trip, check the latest country-specific health advice from the National Travel Health Network and Centre (NaTHNaC) (https://travelhealthpro.org.uk/country/91/greece) on the TravelHealthPro website. Each country-specific page has information on vaccine recommendations, any current health risks or outbreaks, and factsheets with information on staying healthy abroad.
https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/greece/health