Serbia reports 11 West Nile fever cases
Serbia’s Batut public-health institute said 11 West Nile fever cases had been recorded since 1 June, five more than a week earlier. Ten cases had the more severe neuroinvasive form.
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Serbia’s Batut public-health institute said 11 West Nile fever cases had been recorded since 1 June, five more than a week earlier. Ten cases had the more severe neuroinvasive form.
The City of Belgrade published the 19 August duty schedule for facilities receiving emergency cases. Check the official list for the facility and type of care before going.
N1, citing the forecast, reports that temperatures in Serbia will reach 35–40°C from 20 to 25 August, locally around 42°C in the south and centre. RHMZ warns of heightened fire danger.
The RHMZ forecast calls for 35–40°C from 20 to 25 August, locally up to 42°C in central and southern Serbia. Belgrade is expected to reach 35–38°C; dry conditions and wind may sustain wildfire risk.
From 17 August, 18 medicines in two groups are cheaper: according to 021, prices fell to about RSD 600–1,100, with patients paying 30% and the state covering 70%. A prescription is required.
According to Batut, six cases were recorded from 1 June to 16 August: two each in Belgrade, South Banat and Central Banat. The patients' average age is 64.