A recent outbreak of whooping cough, also known as the “100-day cough” due to its prolonged duration, has caused alarm in a popular holiday spot, resulting in the deaths of two individuals and the illness of over 50 others.
Greece’s National Public Health Organisation confirmed that the highly contagious illness has claimed two lives in the country, with 54 cases reported since the beginning of 2024. Among the affected, 32 are children and teenagers, with 11 infants under the age of one also affected, as reported by the Ekathethimerini newspaper.
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