A case of bacterial meningitis has been identified at the Vocational High School (EPAL) of Moires, a town in the Heraklion regional unit of Crete. As a precautionary public health measure, the school will remain closed on Monday, May 11. The case was reported by the Municipality of Phaistos, which oversees the Moires area in the Messara plain of southern Crete.
For tourists, this incident is localised to a single school and poses no direct risk to visitors. Bacterial meningitis is not easily transmitted through casual contact. Authorities are monitoring the situation and following standard containment protocols. Tourists traveling through the Moires or Messara region can continue to do so normally. If you experience symptoms such as sudden severe headache, stiff neck, fever, or sensitivity to light, seek medical attention promptly at the nearest health centre or hospital.
