West Nile virus in Europe in 2020 - human cases compared to previous seasons, updated 3 September 2020
Between 28 August and 3 September 2020, EU Member States reported 37 human cases of WNV infection: Greece (23), Italy (7), Spain (5) and Romania (2). All cases were reported from areas that have been affected during previous transmission seasons. This week, two deaths were reported by Greece (1) and Spain (1). No human cases of WNV infection or deaths were reported from EU neighbouring countries.
Since the beginning of the 2020 transmission season and as of 3 September 2020, EU Member States have reported 159 human cases of WNV infection and 12 deaths through TESSy: Greece (77, including nine deaths), Spain (49, including three deaths), Italy (29), and Romania (4). All cases were reported from areas that have been affected during previous transmission seasons. No cases have been reported from EU neighbouring countries.
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