Ninenty-nine deaths occured by the H1N1 virus since the start of the year in Greece, according to figures released by Greek authorities on Tuesday. Another 147 people are receiving treatment in intensive care units for complications caused by the virus.
Experts estimate that the epidemic peaked during the past week, but expect a spike in the number of deaths during the current and following week. The epidemic is expected to gradually abate from the start of March and to have completely subsided in six weeks.
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