West Nile virus - human cases, 30 August 2023

Since last week’s update, and as of 30 August 2023, European Union (EU) and European Economic Area (EEA) countries reported 61 human cases of West Nile virus (WNV) infection and 4 deaths related to WNV infections. Cases were reported by Greece (32, of which 2 with unknown place of infection), Romania (19), France (5), Hungary (4) and Spain (1). Deaths were reported by Greece (3) and Romania (1). EU-neighbouring countries reported 18 human cases of WNV infection. Cases were reported by Serbia (18). No deaths related to WNV infections were reported by EU-neighbouring countries.