Greek FM Dendias briefly treated for flu-like symptoms; Covid-19 test negative

Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias was treated in an out-patient basis at a private Athens hospital on Tuesday afternoon for flu symptoms, although a Covid-19 test turned up negative.

Dendias was treated immediately after the conclusion of a ministerial-level meeting with visiting US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and a US diplomatic delegation.

He subsequently was transported to his residence.

The Greek foreign minister was absent from a reception held in honor of Blinken a day earlier, hosted by Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis.