West Nile Fever Spreads in Croatia

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Croatia has launched a campaign to combat the deadly mosquito-borne West Nile virus. The capital Zagreb has launched a massive spraying campaign to eliminate the insects after seven confirmed cases of the disease. The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) says there are currently over 1,000 cases in Europe and the number could rise until winter.

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Croatia is battling a wave of treacherous mosquitoes. In Zagreb, seven confirmed cases of West Nile fever have led to widespread spraying to eliminate the dangerous insects. Experts are warning that the number of infected people could rise as autumn approaches.