Streptococcus

Streptococcus is mainly transmitted through respiratory droplets from an infected person’s throat or nose.

Meanwhile, Greek health authorities say there is no need to close schools nor to conduct mass disinfections.

The region has been placed under surveilance from the National Healh Organization

The Greek National Public Health Organization is concerned following the death of a 9-year-old from strep and cautions parents to be alert for symptoms

Parents are reminded about the risk of streptococcus, how it is caught and what parents should look out for