A leading French infectious-disease expert warns that if the H5 bird flu virus adapts to spread between humans, it could spark a pandemic potentially more severe than COVID-19, though global authorities say the current risk remains low

Former Prime Minister Johnson’s delayed lockdown and chaotic leadership reportedly contributed to 23,000 avoidable deaths, with the inquiry condemning Downing Street’s toxic culture and indecision during the pandemic

Kyriakos Mitsotakis will attend the Ministry of National Defense event and lead a virtual cabinet session despite mild symptoms, emphasizing accelerated government reforms this autumn

New research suggests that respiratory infections such as COVID-19 and influenza may “awaken” dormant cancer cells, increasing the risk of metastasis. Vaccination could help lower the threat

Researchers led by a Greek scientist found the pandemic accelerated brain aging by over five months on average — even in people who never contracted the virus

A new Omicron subvariant called Nimbus is spreading in Europe, causing intense sore throat symptoms but no major health concerns, according to experts

The new strain, called XEC, has already caused the largest wave of cases in the U.S. in two years and is just starting in Europe. No cases have been recorded yet in Greece.

The past week there were 771 new hospital admissions due to Covid in Greece, which is less than the previous week and lower than the four week average of 840.

Additionally, health authorities said the number of deaths from the West Nile Virus in the country reached six for the year so far.

Over the past week 788 were hospitalized, six were intubated and 35 died on account of Covid-19.

Scientists anticipate the current wave to last until the end of July, and another one to arrive in late August to early September

New wave of ‘summer’ COVID-19 sending more people to the hospital. Experts advise avoidance of closed spaces.

The recent surge in cases is due to waning immunity and the rise of the new FLiRT variants

The pharmaceutical company admitted the vaccine causes side effects

Nevertheless, the Economic Sentiment Indicator, reflecting public perception of the economy, has turned positive after the pandemic-induced downturn from March 2020 to April 2021, this positive shift has stabilized consumption, with retail trade gaining momentum since May 2022.