West Nile virus outbreaks among equids and birds, 2021 transmission season
During the 2021 transmission season, 43 outbreaks among equids were reported by EU/ EEA countries through ADIS by Germany (16), Spain (11), Italy (6), Portugal (4), Hungary (3), France (2) and Greece (1). In addition, eight outbreaks among birds were reported through ADIS by Spain (7) and Slovenia (1).
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Epidemiological update
Epidemiological update: West Nile virus transmission season in Europe, 2021
As of 10 February 2022, EU/EEA and EU-neighbouring countries reported 159 locally acquired human cases of West Nile virus infection, including 13 deaths, in 2021. The last case of this transmission season was reported by Greece in week 45.