West Nile fever in Europe in 2018 - human and equine cases; updated 9 November

Between 31 October and 8 November 2018, EU Member States reported 23 human West Nile virus (WNV) infections in Italy (16), the Czech Republic (3), Greece (2), Austria (1) and Cyprus (1). The most recent onset dates are from week 43 (22 - 28 October). EU neighbouring countries reported no cases this week.

In the same week, 9 outbreaks among equids were reported by Italy (5), France (2), Hungary (1) and Spain (1).