West Nile fever in Europe in 2018 - human and equine cases; updated 3 August

Between 27 July and 2 August 2018, 55 human cases of West Nile fever were reported in the EU. Italy reported 27 cases including two deaths, Greece 21 cases, Hungary five cases and Romania two cases. In the EU neighbouring countries, 29 cases (including one death) were reported, all by Serbia. All human cases were reported from regions that have been affected during previous transmission seasons. One outbreak among equids was reported in Hungary in the same week.