West Nile virus in Europe in 2019 - human cases, updated 25 July

Between 19 to 25 July 2019, seven human cases have been reported in Greece (5), Italy (1) and Romania (1). All cases are reported from areas which have had human cases reported in the previous transmission seasons. Romania reported one death this week. Additionally, during the same period, no equine outbreak of WNV has been reported to the Animal Disease Notification System.

Since the beginning of the 2019 transmission season and as of 25 July 2019, 13 human West Nile virus infections have been reported in EU Member States and EU neighbouring countries by Greece (10), Romania (2) and Italy (1). One death has been reported by Romania so far. In addition, two equine outbreaks have been reported in Greece to the Animal Disease Notification System.