Berlin (AP) — that Office in Berlin advises foreign travel in the southern European country despite not generally from a currently in Greece dangerous viral disease. However, the possibility of infection could not be excluded, it was said. According to the Greek Ministry of health, the risk of infection for adults be greater than for children there. An epidemic could not talk of however. Personal hygiene and frequent hand washing are the best protection from infection. Large crowds should be avoided. The Ministry recommends that people with weak immune system to consult with a physician before a trip. The Erkrankungsfällen that occurred in Greece since mid-April it is the Foreign Ministry according to probably a flu-like virus infection. A confirmation of the cause by Greek authorities still stand out. Symptoms include high fever, dry cough, and muscle aches. In some cases, the viral disease has led to a myocarditis (myocarditis) or ITIS (pericarditis). A total 39 cases were reported in Greece to Thursday, from 16 in Athens, 7 on Crete and 5 on the Aegean Islands. There are 3 cases on the Peloponnese and the Ionian Islands, 2 cases in Epirus in northern Greece and 2 more in the area of Thessaloniki. So far, 3 people died has been shown by the infection. In two other deaths, yet the cause being examined, so the Ministry. Due to virus infection are since Wednesday, April 24, to Friday, 26 April, closed all schools, kindergartens and universities in Greece. Holidays are then two weeks. The Greek health authorities that it involves a purely precautionary measure. (ee)