Greece Influenza 2016 - 406 treated in ICU, 190 fatalities

[Ronan Kelly]

H3N2 flu strain caused the death of a 59 year old man in Greece

By Olga Mavrou / 14/01/2016 / No Comments

Athens, January 14, 2015/Independent Balkan News Agency

By Olga Mavrou

There are 4 deaths from influenza in Greece and one of them is attributed to H3N2 type A flu virus. Yet for the majority of patients with severe flu symptoms in Greek hospitals the cause of their illness is the H1N1 strain, which might have mutated.
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Except for the 59 year old man who died in Larissa hospital, all the others got sick from the H1N1 strain and this leads the authorities to the conclusion that the H1N1 strain might have mutated to a more aggressive form.

http://www.balkaneu.com/h3n2-flu-str...ar-man-greece/

Comment: Mutation is not a requirement for H1N1 influenza to cause fatalities. It's been doing that from day one. Without sequence data, information on vaccine status or whether the patients have comorbidities would be useful. - Ro

[Ronan Kelly]

Weekly Report
Epidemiological Surveillance of Influenza Week 53/2015 (December 28th 2015-03 January 2016)
The influenza surveillance for the period 2015 - 2016 at European level and in Greece started
Week 40/2015 (28 September - 04 October 2015) and will end a week 20/2016 (16-22
May 2016) .In this report is a weekly summary of epidemiological data on
Our country, for week 53/2015 (December 28th 2015-03 January 2016).
? In the week 53/2015 (December 28th 2015-03 January 2016) visits to physician
flu- like illness are at slightly higher levels than the previous week
52/2015 (Chart 1).
? In the week 53/2015 (December 28th 2015-03 January 2016) at the National Reference Laboratories
Influenza and the Microbiology Laboratory of the University of Athens, were tested for influenza viruses total of 34 clinical
all samples from hospitals. 6 (17.6%) of them were positive for influenza viruses, namely all
belonging to subtype A (H1N1) pdm09 (Scheme 2).
? From week 40/2015 until week 53/2015 (December 28th 2015-03 January 2016)
recorded nine serious instances of laboratory-confirmed influenza, of which all 9
hospitalized in ICU (Table 1, Figure 3). The same period recorded a total
(1) death of laboratory-confirmed influenza. The death involved a patient who was hospitalized in
ICU (Table 1, Figure 4).
? From week 40/2015 until Friday 08 January 2016 (15:30), Greece echoyn
recorded 14 serious cases of laboratory-confirmed influenza, of which all 14
hospitalized in ICU (Table 2). The same period recorded a total of 1 Death
laboratory-confirmed influenza related patient admitted to ICU (Table 2).
? Based on the above, the influenza activity in Greece continues to be low
flat.
...

http://www.keelpno.gr/Portals/0/%CE%91%CF%81%CF%87%CE%B5%CE%AF%CE%B1/%CE%93%CF%81%CE%AF%CF%80%CE%B7%20%CE%BA%CE%B1%CE%B9%20%CE%95%CF%80%CE%BF%CF%87%CE%B9%CE%BA%CE%AE%20%CE%B3%CF%81%CE%AF%CF%80%CE%B7/%CE%95%CE%B2%CE%B4%CE%BF%CE%BC%CE%B1%CE%B4%CE%B9%CE%B1%CE%AF%CE%B5%CF%82%202015-2016/FLU%20WEEK%2053%202015.pdf

[Ronan Kelly]

Weekly Report
Epidemiological Surveillance of Influenza Week 1/2016 (04-10 January 2016)
The influenza surveillance for the period 2015 - 2016 at European level and in Greece started
Week 40/2015 (28 September - 04 October 2015) and will end a week 20/2016 (16-22
May 2016).
This report is a weekly summary of epidemiological data in our country, for
week 1/2016 (04-10 January 2016).
? During week 1/2016 (04-10 January 2016) visits a doctor for flu-like subscription
show a significant increase compared to last week 53/2015 (Chart 1).
? During week 1/2016 (04-10 January 2016) in the National Influenza Reference Laboratories and
Microbiology Laboratory of the University of Athens, were tested for influenza viruses total of 99 clinical samples and all
by hospitals. 52 (52.5%) of them were positive for influenza viruses and all were type A. The 52 strains
ypotypopoiithikan type A and all belonged to subtype A (H1N1) pdm (Chart 2).
? From Week 40/2015 through week 1/2016 (04-10 January 2016) recorded 28
serious cases of laboratory-confirmed influenza, of which 27 were hospitalized in ICU
(Table 1, Figure 3). The same period recorded a total of 2 deaths from laboratory
confirmed influenza. The two deaths involved patients hospitalized in ICU (Table 1,
Chart 4).
? From week 40/2015 until Thursday, January 14, 2016 (at 15:30), Greece echoyn
recorded 36 serious cases of laboratory-confirmed influenza, of which 35
hospitalized in ICU (Table 2). The same time recorded total of 5 deaths
laboratory-confirmed influenza. The four deaths related to patients hospitalized in ICU and one
in a patient without hospitalization in ICU (Table 2).
? Based on the above, the influenza activity in Greece continues to rise
trend.
...

http://www.keelpno.gr/Portals/0/%CE%91%CF%81%CF%87%CE%B5%CE%AF%CE%B1/%CE%93%CF%81%CE%AF%CF%80%CE%B7%20%CE%BA%CE%B1%CE%B9%20%CE%95%CF%80%CE%BF%CF%87%CE%B9%CE%BA%CE%AE%20%CE%B3%CF%81%CE%AF%CF%80%CE%B7/%CE%95%CE%B2%CE%B4%CE%BF%CE%BC%CE%B1%CE%B4%CE%B9%CE%B1%CE%AF%CE%B5%CF%82%202015-2016/FLU%20WEEK%201%202016.pdf

[tetano]

Rethymnon: In serious condition in the ICU 42 old challenged with the H1N1

In serious condition in the intensive care unit of the Hospital of Rethymno, hospitalized a 42chronos who has been infected with the H1N1 virus.

http://rethemnosnews.gr/2016/01/%CF%81%CE%AD%CE%B8%CF%85%CE%BC%CE%BD%CE%BF-%CF%83%CE%B5-%CF%83%CE%BF%CE%B2%CE%B1%CF%81%CE%AE-%CE%BA%CE%B1%CF%84%CE%AC%CF%83%CF%84%CE%B1%CF%83%CE%B7-%CF%83%CF%84%CE%B7-%CE%BC%CE%B5%CE%B8-42%CF%87/

[tetano]

First death from H1N1 in Naufplio

The first death from seasonal flu was recorded in Nafplio as yesterday morning came 49chronos man hospitalized in critical condition in the intensive care unit of the hospital and was infected with the flu virus. The unlucky man, reportedly other got ill from the virus strain and eventually lost his battle for life. According to the same information in two patients still hospitalized in hospital suffering from the flu. What really causes great impression is that the Administration the hospital has not issued any directive or information about the incident, while today we visited the Hospital saw not taken precautionary measures or for the staff, but also for guests or other patients, while mothers with small children visited the premises of the hospital without any precaution.

http://argospress.blogspot.it/2016/01/49-h1n1.html

[tetano]

Director of ERT died from the H1N1 flu virus

The well-known Director of ERT died on the roll of celebration from the H1N1 influenza virus. Gregory Economidis skinothetoyse many documentaries of ERT and specialized in energy planning buildings. The ERT has announced the sad news and the Third was his funeral in Keratea.

http://www.altsantiri.gr/media/skinothetis-tis-ert-pethane-apo-ton-io-tis-gripis-h1n1/

[tetano]

Died hospitalized woman with H1N1 in Kerala..

A 64 old, which was infected by the H1N1 flu virus and they had been hospitalized for a long time in intensive Therapy of Respiratory Clinical Kavala General Hospital, concluded on Wednesday January 27th, in the afternoon, after complications presented by health. The head of the Health Directorate of the regional unit of Kavala, Christos Papadopoulos, in his statements, he stressed that the deceased had suffered from a similar strain of H1n1 influenza virus with this pandemic that had given several deaths in 2010 and in 2011. Also, according to him, from the day before yesterday, hospitalized in Kavala General Hospital, another woman who shows symptoms of the virus, respectively, but expected the analyses of laboratory tests to determine if, in fact, has been infected with H1N1.

http://www.lifo.gr/now/greece/88220

[Ronan Kelly]

Weekly Report
Epidemiological Surveillance of Influenza Week 2/2016 (11-17 January 2016)
The influenza surveillance for the period 2015 - 2016 at European level and in Greece started
Week 40/2015 (28 September - 04 October 2015) and will end a week 20/2016 (16-22
May 2016).
This report is a weekly summary of epidemiological data in our country, for
week 2/2016 (11-17 January 2016).

? During week 2/2016 (11-17 January 2016) visits a doctor for flu-like subscription
vriskonati at slightly lower levels compared to the previous week 1/2016 (Chart
1).
? During week 2/2016 (11-17 January 2016) in the National Influenza Reference Laboratories and
Microbiology Laboratory of the University of Athens, were tested for influenza viruses total of 239 clinical samples, all
by hospitals. 122 (51%) of them were positive for influenza virus and all were type A. The 107
ypotypopoiithikan type A strains and all belonged to subtype A (H1N1) pdm (Chart 2).
? From Week 40/2015 through week 2/2016 (11-17 January 2016) recorded 83
serious cases of laboratory-confirmed influenza, of which 77 were hospitalized in ICU
(Table 1, Figure 3). The same time recorded a total of 11 deaths
laboratory-confirmed influenza. The 7 deaths involved patients hospitalized in ICU and
4 in patients without hospitalization in ICU (Table 1, Figure 4).
? From week 40/2015 until Thursday, January 21, 2016 (at 15:30), Greece echoyn
recorded 99 serious cases of laboratory-confirmed influenza, of which 93
hospitalized in ICU (Table 2). The same time recorded a total of 13 deaths
laboratory-confirmed influenza. The 9 related deaths in patients hospitalized in ICU and 4
in patients without hospitalization in ICU (Table 2).
? Based on the above, the influenza activity in Greece continues to be in
high levels.
...

http://www.keelpno.gr/Portals/0/%CE%91%CF%81%CF%87%CE%B5%CE%AF%CE%B1/%CE%93%CF%81%CE%AF%CF%80%CE%B7%20%CE%BA%CE%B1%CE%B9%20%CE%95%CF%80%CE%BF%CF%87%CE%B9%CE%BA%CE%AE%20%CE%B3%CF%81%CE%AF%CF%80%CE%B7/%CE%95%CE%B2%CE%B4%CE%BF%CE%BC%CE%B1%CE%B4%CE%B9%CE%B1%CE%AF%CE%B5%CF%82%202015-2016/FLU%20WEEK%202%202016.pdf

[tetano]

Two deaths from the H1N1 virus in Lamia

Two deaths were recorded in recent days in hospital Lamia because H1N1 is a 63chroni Lamiwtissa that she was hospitalized in intensive care for a week or so. Unfortunately the unlucky woman, although not faced any other health problem, failed and lost the battle of the flu the day before yesterday. Also at the Hospital of Lamia he died and a year-old, who was out of the hospital, Livadia. Currently there is no other patient in the ICU of hospital of Lamia with H1n1, while according to lamiareport information, the previous period there were 5-6 cases Fortunately, people are healed and healthy in their homes.

http://www.zougla.gr/greece/article/dio-8anati-apo-ton-io-h1n1-sti-lamia

[tetano]

Second dead in Syros from H1N1

Shocked is the local society of Syros, with the tragic news of the death of a 55chronis. 55-year-old from Syros who a few days ago contracted the H1N1 virus did not go down in life, losing the battle on Saturday night at the General Hospital of Syros, where he became known for the last few days, plunging her family into mourning, relatives and relevant. This is the second death due to H1n1 flu rebetiko , which continues the attack in our country.

http://www.koutipandoras.gr/article/161181/deyteros-nekros-sti-syro-apo-ton-h1n1

[Ronan Kelly]

Weekly Report
Epidemiological Surveillance of Influenza week 3/2016 (18-24 January 2016)
The influenza surveillance for the period 2015 - 2016 at the European level and in Greece started
week 40/2015 (September 28-04 October 2015) and will be completed the week 20/2016 (16-22
May 2016).
This report is a weekly summary of epidemiological data in our country, for
week 3/2016 (18-24 January 2016).

? During week 3/2016 (18-24 January 2016) the doctor visits for flu-like subscription
continue to be at about the same levels as last week 2/2016
(Chart 1).
? During week 3/2016 (18-24 January 2016) in the National Influenza Reference Laboratories and
Microbiology Laboratory of the University of Athens, were tested for influenza viruses total of 358 clinical samples all
from hospitals. 192 (53.6%) of them were positive for influenza viruses namely 191 (99.5%)
were type A and one (0.5%) were type B. The 191 strains of type A and all belong ypotypopoiithikan
the A subtype (H1N1) pdm (Chart 2).
? From week 40/2015 until week 3/2016 (18-24 January 2016) recorded 138
serious outbreaks of laboratory-confirmed influenza, of which 129 were hospitalized in ICU
(Table 1, Figure 3). Over the same period recorded a total of 20 deaths from laboratory
confirmed influenza. The 14 deaths were in patients hospitalized in ICU and 6 patients
without hospitalization in ICU (Table 1, Figure 4).
? From week 40/2015 until Thursday, January 28, 2016 (15:30), in Greece echoyn
recorded 156 serious cases of laboratory-confirmed influenza, of which 147
hospitalized in ICU (Table 2). The same time recorded a total of 27 deaths
laboratory-confirmed influenza. The 21 deaths related to patients hospitalized in ICU and 6
in patients without hospitalization in ICU (Table 2).
? Based on the above, the influenza activity in Greece continues to be in high
flat.
...

http://www.keelpno.gr/Portals/0/%CE%91%CF%81%CF%87%CE%B5%CE%AF%CE%B1/%CE%93%CF%81%CE%AF%CF%80%CE%B7%20%CE%BA%CE%B1%CE%B9%20%CE%95%CF%80%CE%BF%CF%87%CE%B9%CE%BA%CE%AE%20%CE%B3%CF%81%CE%AF%CF%80%CE%B7/%CE%95%CE%B2%CE%B4%CE%BF%CE%BC%CE%B1%CE%B4%CE%B9%CE%B1%CE%AF%CE%B5%CF%82%202015-2016/FLU%20WEEK%203%202016.pdf

[tetano]

Panic of the H1N1 deaths in Greece ...

A total of ICU today four children, while until a few days ago itan10. The five came out and one as announced and yesterday concluded. Overall from the beginning that started the wave of influenza, have been hospitalized in METh 180 in ICU, while it is worth mentioning that last year this time,hospital amounted to 95 and the dead at 29. The deaths complications of influenza amounted to se 38 me103atoma now hospitalized in ICUS. Please note, that a man came from complications, in addition to Icu. According to Professor of Pathology at the medical school of Athens, Sotiris Tsiodrakai loimwxiologo of SYSTEM, it is a rare case of a child to ends of the flu virus, (it happens 1 in 10000 incidents), and usually these children arrive at the hospital with hypoxaemia. This incident, reported by the loimwxiologoi must mobilize the whole scientific community and eventually cause and health professionals to be vaccinated, as the rates in these groups is too low and reaching 10%.

http://www.voicenews.gr/index.php/ygeia/57702-panikos-apo-tous-thanatous-tou-h1n1-stin-ellada.html

[tetano]

Influenza-related Deaths Reach Record Levels in Greece This Year

The number of influenza-related deaths in Greece has jumped to 38, with 4 people having died in one day alone, according to local media sources. The number of people that needed hospitalization has increased to nearly 200, while a major concern of doctors and the nation?s medical authorities is that this year?s seasonal influenza seems to be affecting people whose average age is below 60 years of age and who had no prior medical conditions.
In the meantime, with the nation?s public healthcare system in virtual collapse, many Greek hospitals have a low number of available beds, with many patients being forced to wait for weeks before they get admitted for treatment.

http://greece.greekreporter.com/2016/02/03/influenza-related-deaths-reach-record-levels-in-greece-this-year/

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Dead woman 51 year-old by H1N1 virus

Nicosia: the first death this year from the swine flu virus H1n1, was recorded today in the free areas. It is a 51chroni woman who had bad medical history. The news of the death was announced by the Director of medical services, Peter Matsas. He added that there were 19 cases of swine flu, of which 13 took discharged, while for other five cases the condition is controlled.

http://www.philenews.com/el-gr/top-stories/885/297598/nekri-51chroni-gynaika-apo-ton-io-h1n1

[Ronan Kelly]

weekly Report
Epidemiological Surveillance of Influenza week 4/2016 (25-31 January 2016)
The influenza surveillance for the period 2015 - 2016 at the European level and in Greece started
week 40/2015 (September 28-04 October 2015) and will be completed the week 20/2016 (16-22
May 2016).
This report is a weekly summary of epidemiological data in our country, for
week 4/2016 (25-31 January 2016).

• During week 4/2016 (25-31 January 2016) the doctor visits for flu-like subscription
show an increase compared to the previous week 3/2016 (Figure 1).
• During week 4/2016 (25-31 January 2016) in the National Influenza Reference Laboratories and
Microbiology Laboratory of the University of Athens, were tested for influenza viruses total of 484 clinical samples, all
from hospitals. 239 (49.4%) of them were positive for influenza viruses, and all were of type A. Of these,
230 executives ypotypopoiithikan and all belonged to subtype A (H1N1) pdm (Chart 2).
• From week 40/2015 until week 4/2016 (25-31 January 2016) recorded 211
serious outbreaks of laboratory-confirmed influenza, of which 200 were hospitalized in ICU
(Table 1, Figure 3). The same time recorded a total of 37 deaths
laboratory-confirmed influenza. The 27 deaths were in patients hospitalized in ICU
and 10 in a patient without hospitalization in ICU (Table 1, Figure 4).
• From week 40/2015 until Thursday 04 February 2016 (15:30), in Greece echoyn
recorded 224 serious cases of laboratory-confirmed influenza, of which 213
hospitalized in ICU (Table 2). The same time recorded a total of 44 deaths
laboratory-confirmed influenza. The 34 deaths related to patients hospitalized in ICU and
10 patients without hospitalization in ICU (Table 2).
• Based on the above, the influenza activity in Greece continues to be in
high levels
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http://www.keelpno.gr/Portals/0/%CE%...204%202016.pdf

Flu death toll rises to 51 in Greece, doctors urge vaccinations

By Marina Spyropoulou / 05/02/2016 / No Comments

Athens, February 5, 2016/Independent Balkan News Agency

Seven people lost their lives of flu complications over the past 24 hours in Greece, taking the death toll this season to 51, among them three children, according to the latest statistics by the Greek Center for Disease Control and Prevention (KEELPNO).

There were 114 patients being treated at intensive-care units throughout the country on Friday after contracting the H1N1 influenza virus, while a total of 233 people have been treated at Greek ICUs since the beginning of winter.

The dramatic increase of cases over the past few weeks has alarmed KEELPNO epidemiologists who fear that this year’s flu epidemic may be similar to the 2010-2011 season, when Greece recorded 180 deaths.

Health professionals are in particular concerned because this year the flu strain affects more young people with no prior serious health conditions. More than half of the cases in intensive care are otherwise healthy people.
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http://www.balkaneu.com/flu-death-to...-vaccinations/