Alarm over West Nile virus in Europe! Over 2,000 cases, more than 130 deaths
According to data from the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control, the West Nile virus has been detected in about 20 countries and 234 regions. While the number of cases has exceeded 2,000, the number of deaths caused by the virus has risen above 130. Italy and Greece were among the countries with the highest number of cases.
The latest figures released on the spread of the West Nile virus in Europe showed that the disease has spread across a wide area of the continent. According to data shared by the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) on 6 November 2026, cases observed in about 20 countries reached 234 different regions.
In the country‑by‑country figures, Italy topped the list with 780 cases, while Greece recorded 463, France 180, Spain 149, and Romania 125.
Case Numbers in Other Countries Also Draw Attention
The case counts reported across Europe indicated that the virus continues to have an impact in various countries.
According to the released data, case numbers in other countries were listed as follows:
Netherlands: 77
North Macedonia: 71
Serbia: 59
Croatia: 22
Belgium: 15
Austria: 8
Bulgaria: 8
Kosovo: 8
Albania: 7
Germany: 7
Hungary: 5
Slovenia: 3
Slovakia: 1
Moldova: 1
Fatalities Exceeded 130
Fatalities accompanying the case count that exceeded 2,000 across Europe also rose above 130. Cases identified in about 20 countries and 234 regions revealed the extent of the West Nile virus's spread across the continent.
Data shared by officials revealed that the virus was being closely monitored in many European countries, especially Italy and Greece.
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