Greece is witnessing a surge in COVID-19 cases due to a new variant named FLiRT. Professor Gikas Magiorkinis, an expert in hygiene and epidemiology at the University of Athens, confirmed the outbreak during an interview with Skai TV.
The FLiRT variant emerged in Greece approximately two weeks ago, leading to a noticeable increase in infections and hospitalisations.
Despite the rise in cases, Professor Magiorkinis reassured the public that this variant does not cause severe disease.
Health authorities are closely monitoring the situation to manage the spread of the FLiRT variant. Throughout the pandemic, Greece has experienced fluctuating infection rates, resulting in periodic waves and varying degrees of restrictions.
