ECDC - West Nile Virus in Europe and neighbouring countries - 2016

[Gert van der Hoek]

West Nile virus transmission rapidly increasing in the past weeks




26 Aug 2016



Forty-three West Nile virus cases were reported in EU during the past two weeks, which indicates a clear increase compared to a total of 54 cases during the whole 2016 transmission season.

Although there’s a noted peak in the reported West Nile fever transmission in EU recently, the overall number of cases is still within the expected ranges for the disease transmission season.

Thirty-two new cases were reported in the EU Member States in the past week, and 11 cases – in the week before.
During the past week countries have notified about West Nile fever cases in humans in:

• Austria: the first two cases for the season
• Hungary: four new cases, three in the newly affected area of Budapest
• Italy: 10 new confirmed cases, nine in the newly affected provinces
• Romania: 15 new cases, five in the newly affected areas
• For the first time Cyprus has reported a West Nile fever case, but investigations are still ongoing to estimate the risk of local transmission.

During the week before, 11 new cases have been reported in EU, by Hungary, Romania and Spain.
In the neighbouring countries (Israel, Russia and Serbia), 19 and 21 new cases have been reported in the past week and the week before, respectively.

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[Gert van der Hoek]

Situation update, 9 September 2016

As of 8 September 2016, a total of 109 cases of West Nile fever (WNF) in humans have been reported in the EU Member States and 145 cases in the neighbouring countries, since the beginning of the 2016 transmission season.

This week 89 new cases have been reported, 46 in the EU Member States and 43 cases in the neighbouring countries.

During the past week, Hungary has reported seven new cases, four in four newly affected counties (Borsod-Abauj-Zemplen, Gyor-Moson-Sopron, Hajdu-Bihar and Szabolcs-Szatmar-Bereg), and three in two already affected areas (Budapest 1 and Pest 2).

Italy has reported 14 new confirmed cases, two in the newly affected provinces of Parma and Piacenza, and 12 in six already affected provinces (Bologna 1, Ferrara 4, Modena 2, Reggio nell?Emilia 2, Rovigo 2 and Verona 1).

Romania has reported 24 new cases, seven in five newly affected counties (Bacau 3, Mehedinti 1, Teleorman 1, Tulcea 1 and Valcea 1), and 17 in five already affected areas (Braila 7, Bucuresti 5, Galati 2, Iasy 1 and Ilfov 2).

Spain has reported a second confirmed case in the province of Sevilla.

Otherwise, in Portugal, WN virus infection was reported in a horse in Faro, in Algarve province.

In the neighbouring countries, Israel has reported seven new cases, all in already affected areas (Haifa 3, Northern district 2 and Tel Aviv 2).

Russia has reported 28 confirmed cases, all in already affected oblasts (Astrakhan 4, Saratov 21 and Volgograd 3).

Serbia has reported three new confirmed cases in the already affected area of Grad Beograd. In addition, the figures have been updated with three probable cases, one from a new district (Kolubarski) and two from two already affected areas (Grad Beograd and Podunavski district).

In Syria, a second WNF case (probable case) has been reported in Al_Qunaytirah district.

In Tunisia, the first confirmed cases of WNF has been reported in the governorate of Jendouba.

[Gert van der Hoek]

Situation update, 16 September 2016

As of 15 September 2016, a total of 111 cases of West Nile fever (WNF) in humans have been reported among EU Member States and 181 cases in the neighbouring countries, since the beginning of the 2016 transmission season.

This week, 38 new cases have been reported, two in the EU Member States and 36 cases in the neighbouring countries.

During the past week, Austria reported a new case whose place of infection is still under investigation. Spain has reported a new confirmed case in the already affected province of Sevilla.

In the neighbouring countries, Israel reported four new cases, all in already affected areas (Haifa 2, Northern district 1 and Southern district 1). Russia reported 26 confirmed cases, two in the newly affected Krasnodarskiy Kray and 24 in already affected oblasts (Astrakhan 6, Rostov 1, Samara 1, Saratov 13, Volgograd 2 and Voronezh 1).

Serbia reported five new confirmed cases, four in the newly affected districts of South-backa (3) and Srem, and one in the already affected South-banat district. Ukraine has reported its first case of WNF for 2016 transmission season, a probable case whose place of infection is the region of Cherkas’ka.

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Reported cases of West Nile fever, transmission season 2016: updated 16.09.2016

Reported cases of West Nile fever, transmission season 2016 and previous transmission seasons: updated 16.09.2016
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[Gert van der Hoek]

Situation update, 23 September 2016

As of 22 September 2016, a total of 149 cases of West Nile fever (WNF) in humans have been reported in the EU Member States and 205 cases in the neighbouring countries, since the beginning of the 2016 transmission season.

This week 62 new cases have been reported, 38 in the EU Member States and 24 cases in the neighbouring countries.

During the past week, Hungary has reported five new cases, three in new affected counties: Bacs Kiskun (2) and Heves (1), and two in the already affected area of Budapest.

Italy has reported 14 new cases, three in the newly affected provinces of Milano (1) and Ravenna (2) and 11 in five already affected provinces: Bologna (4), Ferrara (1), Mantova (3), Modena (1) and Verona (2).

Romania has reported 19 new cases, one in the newly affected county of Constanta and 18 in eight already affected areas: Braila (5), Bucuresti (4), Galati (3), Giurgiu (2), Iasi (1), Ilfov (1), Olt (1) and Tulcea (1).

In the neighbouring countries, Israel has reported eight new cases, all in already affected areas: Central district (1), Haifa (1), Southern district (3) and Tel Aviv (3). Russia has reported 11 confirmed cases, all in already affected oblasts: Astrakhan (6), Lipetsk (1) and Saratov (4).
Serbia has reported five new confirmed cases, all in Grad Beograd, an already affected area.



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Reported cases of West Nile fever, transmission season 2016: updated 23.09.2016

Reported cases of West Nile fever, transmission season 2016 and previous transmission seasons: updated 23.09.2016

[Gert van der Hoek]

Situation update, 30 September 2016

As of 29 September 2016, a total of 171 cases of West Nile fever (WNF) in humans have been reported in the EU Member States and 229 cases in the neighbouring countries, since the beginning of the 2016 transmission season.

This week 46 new cases have been reported, 22 in the EU Member States and 24 cases in the neighbouring countries.

During the past week, Hungary has reported five new cases, one in new affected county of Csongrad, and four in three already affected counties: Fejer (1), Hajdu-Bihar (1) and Pest (2).

Italy has reported 14 new cases, four in the newly affected provinces of Novara (1), Trapani (1) and Vicenza (2) and 10 in three already affected provinces: Bologna (1), Mantova (4), Modena (1), Ravenna (2) and Rovigo (2).

Romania has reported three new cases from three already affected counties: Bacau, Constanta and Galati.

In the neighbouring countries, Israel has reported eight new cases, all in already affected areas: Central district (3), Haifa (1), Northern district (2), Southern district (1) and Tel Aviv (1).

Russia has reported 14 confirmed cases in already affected oblasts: Astrakhan (1), Saratov (8) and Voronezh (5).

Serbia has reported two new confirmed cases in the already affected South Banat district.

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Reported cases of West Nile fever, transmission season 2016: updated 30.09.2016

Reported cases of West Nile fever, transmission season 2016 and previous transmission seasons: updated 30.09.2016

[Gert van der Hoek]

Situation update, 7 October 2016

As of 6 October 2016, a total of 188 cases of West Nile fever (WNF) in humans have been reported in the EU Member States and 230 cases in the neighbouring countries, since the beginning of the 2016 transmission season.

This week 18 new cases have been reported, 17 in the EU Member States and one case in the neighbouring countries.

During the past week, Hungary has reported nine new cases, all in already affected areas: Budapest (1), Hajdu-Bihar (1), Pest (4) and Szabolcs-Szatmar-Bereg (3).

Italy has reported three new cases, all in already affected provinces: Bologna (1) and Cremona (2).

Romania has reported five new cases, one from the newly affected Cluj county and four from already affected areas: Bacau, Bucuresti, Constanta and Prahova.

In the neighbouring countries, Serbia has reported a new confirmed case in Grad Beograd, an already affected area.

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Reported cases of West Nile fever, transmission season 2016: updated 7.10.2016

Reported cases of West Nile fever, transmission season 2016 and previous transmission seasons: updated 7.10.2016

[Gert van der Hoek]

Situation update, 21 October 2016

As of 20 October 2016, 198 cases of West Nile fever in humans have been reported in the EU Member States and 249 cases in the neighbouring countries, since the beginning of the 2016 transmission season.

This week 10 new cases have been reported, seven in the EU Member States and three cases in the neighbouring countries.

During the past week, Bulgaria reported one case in Sofia. A second case in Bulgaria is under investigation. These are the first cases reported by Bulgaria in the current transmission season. Italy reported two new cases in Reggio nell’Emilia.

Romania reported three new cases, all in newly affected areas: Bistriti Nasaud, Neamt and Satu-Mare.

In the neighbouring countries, Russia reported one new case in already-affected oblast Lipetsk. Serbia has reported two new cases in Grad Beograd.



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Reported cases of West Nile fever, transmission season 2016: updated 21.10.2016

Reported cases of West Nile fever, transmission season 2016 and previous transmission seasons: updated 21.10.2016