West Nile virus - human cases, 13 September 2023

Since last week’s update, and as of 13 September 2023, European Union (EU) and European Economic Area (EEA) countries reported 31 human cases of West Nile virus (WNV) infection and 1 death related to WNV infections. Cases were reported by Greece (19), France (4), Hungary (4), Romania (3) and Spain (1). Deaths were reported by Greece (1) and Romania (1). EU-neighbouring countries reported 8 human cases of WNV infection. Cases were reported by Serbia (8). No deaths related to WNV infections were reported by EU-neighbouring countries.