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West Nile virus surge in North America, Europe, and Cyprus

Overview

Public health agencies in North America, Europe, and Cyprus continue to report West Nile virus activity. In the United States, activity has expanded into the Southeast and Northeast. In the Atlanta metropolitan area, the Fulton County Board of Health reported positive virus detections in mosquito traps at several parks, including Roswell Area Park and Garrard Landing Park. DeKalb County has also reported infected vectors in areas such as Doraville and Clarkston, though no human cases have been confirmed in the Atlanta metro area.

In the Northeast, health officials in New York and Massachusetts have issued warnings due to rising cases and mosquito activity. In New York, confirmed human cases have been reported in Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, Staten Island, and Westchester, with positive mosquito pools detected in the Bronx, Nassau, Suffolk, and several Hudson Valley counties. In Massachusetts, the Department of Public Health raised the risk level to moderate for 10 Berkshire communities following a sixth human case involving a man in his 70s who developed encephalitis.

In North Carolina, Mecklenburg County has confirmed three human cases, and in the Midwest, Cook County, Illinois, has confirmed four human cases.

European activity remains significant, with the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control reporting 1,086 official infections across 15 countries. Italy has recorded the highest number of infections with 516 cases, followed by Greece with 284 and Spain with 88. In Cyprus, the health ministry confirmed four cases this summer, with Deputy Director Elizavet Constantinou stating the situation is “under control”.

Entities

National Public Health Organization · Centers for Disease Control and Prevention · West Nile virus · North Macedonia · European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control

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Timeline

  1. 2 days ago

    [HEALTH] 2 sources
    West Nile virus cases rise in New York and Massachusetts

    Health officials in New York and Massachusetts are warning of increased West Nile virus risks following new human cases and positive mosquito detections in multiple counties.

  2. 4 days ago

    [HEALTH] 2 sources
    West Nile virus detected in Atlanta parks and Charlotte residents

    Health officials in Atlanta and Charlotte are managing West Nile virus outbreaks following detections in mosquito populations and confirmed human cases in North Carolina.

  3. 6 days ago

    [HEALTH] 8 sources
    West Nile virus cases confirmed in Cook County and Cyprus

    Human cases of West Nile virus have been confirmed in Cook County, US, and Cyprus, prompting public health responses and mosquito control measures in both regions.

  4. 9 days ago

    [HEALTH] 60 sources
    West Nile virus cases rise across North Macedonia, Greece, and Croatia

    West Nile virus cases are surging in North Macedonia, Greece, and Croatia, with health officials warning of a potential peak in September as mortality and hospitalizations rise in the region.

  5. 10 days ago

    [HEALTH] 6 sources
    West Nile virus confirmed in dead crows across Zagreb

    The West Nile virus has been confirmed in several dead crows across various locations in Zagreb, Croatia, following laboratory testing by the Croatian Veterinary Institute.

  6. 11 days ago

    [HEALTH] 31 sources
    West Nile virus outbreaks escalate in Greece and Spain

    West Nile virus cases and deaths are rising in Greece and Spain. Greece reports 232 cases and 19 deaths, with Attica as the epicenter, while Andalusia and Extremadura face increasing infections and fatalities.

  7. 13 days ago

    [HEALTH] 3 sources
    West Nile virus surge prompts mosquito protection advice

    Due to rising West Nile virus cases, experts suggest using natural repellents like vinegar or burning coffee to deter common mosquitoes, which can cause severe neurological illness in some people.

  8. 17 days ago

    [HEALTH] 158 sources
    West Nile virus cases rise across Europe

    West Nile virus cases are surging across Europe, with significant outbreaks reported in Italy, Greece, and North Macedonia. Health officials warn of rising neuroinvasive complications.

  9. 20 days ago

    [HEALTH] 7 sources
    West Nile virus detected in Georgia mosquitoes and human case confirmed

    West Nile virus activity is rising in Georgia, with seven positive mosquito traps in DeKalb County and a confirmed human case reported in Chatham County.

  10. 20 days ago

    [HEALTH] 3 sources
    New York City initiates mosquito spraying in Brooklyn due to West Nile virus

    New York City is conducting targeted mosquito spraying in South Brooklyn to combat rising West Nile virus activity after surveillance identified numerous virus-positive mosquito pools.

  11. 23 days ago

    [HEALTH] 5 sources
    New York health officials increase mosquito surveillance amid rising West Nile virus activity

    Health officials in New York report a sharp increase in West Nile virus activity in mosquito pools, prompting intensified surveillance and public health advisories to prevent mosquito-borne illnesses.

  12. 29 days ago

    [HEALTH] 2 sources
    US mosquito populations drop amid West Nile virus concerns

    Mosquito populations in the Western and Midwest U.S. have dropped by up to 70% due to drought, yet experts warn of rising West Nile virus risks and high case numbers in states like Arizona.

  13. about 1 month ago

    [HEALTH] 10 sources
    West Nile Virus Activity Surges in US and Canada in 2026

    US and Canada see a surge in West Nile virus in 2026, with record mosquito positives in Utah and Orange County, human cases in Santa Clara, Galveston and Toronto, and positive mosquito pools in Niagara and Wes​

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