The US embassy yesterday said it has called on Americans to take preventive measures for the West Nile virus such as using insect repellents, wearing long clothing or avoiding areas with stagnant water.

An unlooted chamber tomb containing a coffin with a well-preserved skeleton of an adult in a flexed position as well as vessels in an excellent state of preservation was excavated in the area of Ierapetra by the Lassithi Ephorate of Antiquities.

The Health Ministry is monitoring the cases of the West Nile Virus and estimates that the data so far do not prove that the situation is out of control.

Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras stressed on Friday from the island of Syros the government's target to trickle down the benefits of economic recovery to workers.