Specialised teams from the Attica Region\u2019s Mosquito Control Department began preventive spraying in parts of Glyfada early this morning, following a confirmed case of West Nile virus<\/strong> in the area.<\/p>\n The spraying operations are focused on streets around Zamanou, Iras, Ermou, and Ariadnis<\/strong> in close cooperation with the Municipality of Glyfada and public health authorities.<\/p>\n At each sprayed location, crews placed protective tape and informational signs marked \u201cCAUTION\u201d, advising residents and passers-by not to touch sprayed surfaces such as foliage and other elements in the demarcated areas.<\/p>\n The Municipality of Glyfada moved quickly to inform residents, posting announcements on affected streets on July 15. Local authorities emphasised that there is no cause for concern<\/strong>, while urging citizens to take simple protective measures, such as keeping pets indoors and not leaving clothes on balconies during spraying.<\/p>\n Health authorities remind the public that the West Nile virus is transmitted exclusively through the bite of infected mosquitoes<\/strong> (primarily the common mosquito) and is not transmitted from person to person<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Citizens are encouraged to follow personal protection measures against mosquito bites, especially in outdoor spaces.<\/p>\n For more information and detailed protection guidelines, residents can visit the official websites of the National Public Health Organisation (EODY)<\/strong> or the Municipality of Glyfada<\/strong>.<\/p>\n![\"West](\"https:\/\/greekcitytimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/westnile-virurs-spraying-1024x575.webp\")
<\/figure>\nMunicipality Urges Calm and Precautions<\/h3>\n
How West Nile Virus is Transmitted<\/h3>\n