West Nile virus cases in Europe reach record levels with 1,855 infections and 141 deaths in 2026
The European Food Safety Authority and European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control reported that 18 European countries have recorded 1,855 West Nile virus infections and 141 deaths since the beginning of 2026, marking the most intense season on record. The mosquito-borne virus is spreading northward to new regions including Belgium and the Netherlands.
