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2 clusters · 3 sources · 25 days · First seen about 2 months ago · Last updated 22 days ago

West Nile virus response in Paphos

Overview

Following the detection of a West Nile virus case, the Municipality of Paphos has entered a state of increased alert regarding mosquito control.

Health officer Dr. Christos Christou stated that the municipal strategy focuses on prevention and protection. Prevention efforts involve door-to-door inspections by trained health workers to help residents identify and eliminate breeding sites, specifically focusing on stagnant water. Specialized teams are also working to combat mosquito populations in open spaces and fields near residential areas, while the municipality utilizes citizen reports to investigate potential breeding grounds.

Entities

George Manolis · Ioannis Kanellopoulos · Thessaly region · Dr. Christos Christou · Municipality of Paphos

Timeline

22 days ago

[HEALTH] 3 sources
Paphos Municipality increases mosquito alert following West Nile virus case
The Municipality of Paphos has increased mosquito control measures, focusing on prevention and protection following a West Nile virus case.
about 2 months ago

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Sources

omegalive.com.cy · politis.com.cy · sigmalive.com