British tourists heading to Greece have been issued an urgent warning as the European country witnesses a surge in the number of Covid cases due to the new FLiRT variant.
The National Public Health Organization EODY has reported a significant increase in hospital admissions, with 669 new Covid-19 patients admitted from July 8 to 14, 2024.
According to the latest epidemiological report from EODY, 12 patients required ventilator support, including a child under 9 years old. Tragically, 26 Covid-patients lost their lives in the same week.
EODY is urging vulnerable groups, including the elderly and individuals with underlying health conditions, to strictly follow measures to prevent respiratory infections.
They also recommend seeking immediate medical attention if symptoms arise to ensure timely treatment.
Last week, Metaxas Oncology Hospital in Athens reinstated mandatory mask-wearing and testing for patients and their companions.
The UK Health Safety Agency has provided a list of symptoms for Covid-19, flu, and common respiratory infections for travellers to watch for.
Currently, there are no Covid-19 testing or vaccination requirements for travelers entering Greece.
UK Health Safety Agency has issued a stark warning saying: “If you have symptoms of a respiratory infection, such as Covid-19, and you have a high temperature or do not feel well enough to go to work or carry out normal activities, try to stay at home and avoid contact with other people, until you no longer have a high temperature (if you had one) or until you no longer feel unwell.”
Bulgaria’s Foreign Ministry situation centre is concerned about the outbreak in Greece which sits on its borders.
It said yesterday: “In this regard and considering the large number of Bulgarian citizens visiting the country during the summer period, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs recommends strict compliance with preventive and hygienic measures in the context of the spread of the disease.”