Europe Reports More than 240 West Nile Virus Infections, European Disease Center Says
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The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) has reported 241 locally acquired cases of West Nile virus infection in seven European countries in its latest weekly report dated 5 August 2026. Infections have been confirmed in 59 geographical areas, 10 of which were affected for the first time in the last week. The highest number of cases is in Italy (139), followed by Greece (61), Spain (17), North Macedonia (13), Romania (6), Fr…
More than 240 cases of West Nile virus have been reported in Europe since the start of the season. As of last Wednesday, 241 cases of infection had been recorded in seven European countries, where people were infected locally, i.e. not while traveling.
There is no specific therapy and no vaccine against the West Nile fever caused by viruses.
Since the start of the season, Europe has reported more than 240 cases of West Nile fever. Italy is particularly affected. The virus is also active in Germany.
Since the start of the season, Europe has reported more than 240 cases of West Nile fever. Italy is particularly affected. WHO has called for increased vigilance.
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