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[Cyprus Times] The "tiger mosquito" has been detected in another area of Limassol and the competent authorities are taking measures

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The tiger mosquito has been detected in Germasogeia as well Local authorities are alert, the Mayor of Germasogeia tells the Cyprus Times - Citizens are informed from door to door and spraying is expected

In another area of Limassol and specifically in Yermasogeia this time it was detected after inspections carried out by the health services of the state, the dangerous species of mosquito Aedes albopictus (Asian tiger mosquito).

The news was confirmed by the Mayor of Germasogeia Kyriakos Xydias, speaking to the Cyprus Times, stressing that there is no cause for concern, as the local authorities in cooperation with all relevant services are taking the appropriate measures.

"From the first moment we informed the residents of the area where it was detected, while we continue to inform the public from door to door. The Municipality's crews are alert and in communication with the relevant authorities," Mr. Xydias noted.


At the same time from the point of view of health services it is stressed that there is no reason for concern from the appearance of the tiger mosquito since in our country there are no infectious diseases that can transmit.

In the coming days, as assured by the Mayor of Germasogeia, spraying will also be carried out.

It is recalled that this particular mosquito had been detected days ago as reported by the Cyprus Times in the Agios Ioannis area of the Limassol Municipality, as well as in the area of Apostolou Andreas, in the Municipality of Mesa Gitonia.


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