Gastroenteritis outbreaks reported in Elassona and Skopelos

A significant outbreak of gastroenteritis has been reported in Elassona, with 379 citizens seeking medical attention at the local Health Center between November 6 and November 10, 2026. Of these cases, 261 were confirmed as gastroenteritis, and 125 patients required observation in the short-stay unit. Healthcare workers have also been affected by the illness, prompting the National Public Health Organization (EODY) and regional authorities to investigate the source of the outbreak.

Simultaneously, authorities are monitoring a separate cluster of at least 60 gastroenteritis cases in Skopelos that have occurred since early October. To identify the cause of the illness, the local Health Center in Skopelos plans to send samples to the Volos Hospital for laboratory analysis. A specialized team from the Health Directorate is scheduled to visit the island by next Tuesday to inspect water quality and collect further samples to determine if the outbreak is viral in origin.