Crete Vocational School Temporarily Closed After Meningitis Case

Sunday, 10 May 2026/Source: Google News/1 min read

A confirmed meningitis case has led to the temporary closure of the Vocational High School (EPAL) in Moires, a town in the Heraklion regional unit of southern Crete. Authorities suspended classes to carry out thorough disinfection of the premises. The case involves a student or staff member at the school, and local health services are monitoring the situation. Meningitis is not typically a concern for tourists visiting the area, as transmission requires close, prolonged contact. Visitors to the Moires area, located near the Messara plain and popular sites such as the Phaistos archaeological site, can continue their plans normally. Standard hygiene precautions are always recommended when traveling.