Surveillance and updates for West Nile virus infection

The first weekly report of 2026 was published on 29 May 2026, and the first monthly report of 2026 will be published on 1 July 2026.

Culex Pipiens female. © ECDC/Guy Hendrickx

Weekly updates: Seasonal surveillance in humans in 2026

Weekly updates with the latest reports on West Nile virus cases in Europe, updated every Friday, during the transmission season.

Culex Pipiens male. © ECDC/Guy Hendrickx

Monthly updates: Seasonal surveillance in humans and animals in 2026

Monthly updates with the latest reports on West Nile virus cases in Europe..

Monitoring. © Istock

Historical data on local transmission in Europe

Historical data for the West Nile virus surveillance is available by year, since 2011.

Culex Pipiens female. © ECDC/Guy Hendrickx

About seasonal surveillance

The ECDC updates are based on available data reported through the European Surveillance System (TESSy) by the national public health authorities of EU/EEA countries.