ECDC - Reported cases of West Nile Fever in Europe and neighbouring countries - Updated nov 16 2012

[Gert van der Hoek]

SITUATION UPDATE

12/07/2012 A total of two human cases of West Nile fever have been reported in the EU and five cases in neighbouring countries.

Between 6 ? 12 July, the Hellenic Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (KEELPNO) reported the two first human cases of West Nile fever in Greece this year in the Prefecture of Attiki, both cases residing in the suburbs of Athens. More information on West Nile fever in Greece can be found on the KEELPNO website.

In the Russian Federation, the health authorities reported 5 cases of West Nile fever from Astrakhan Oblast.

Greece - number of cases: 2 - Date of first case's report 07/07/2012

Russia, Asthrakan - number of cases: 5 - Date of first case's report 09/07/2012


ECDC


For the latest updates see: Human cases of West Nile fever in Europe and neighbouring countries - 2012

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[Gert van der Hoek]

Re: ECDC - Reported cases of West Nile Fever - Updated 12 07 2012

Re: ECDC - Reported cases of West Nile Fever - Updated 12 07 2012

SITUATION UPDATE

19/07/2012

A total of six human cases of West Nile fever have been reported in the EU and 12 cases in neighbouring countries.

This week, Greece reported four new cases in the Attiki region, all cases residing in the suburbs of Athens. More information on West Nile fever in Greece can be found on the KEELPNO website.

In neighbouring countries, Volgograd Oblast in the Russian Federation recorded two cases, and five cases were reported in Israel and the occupied Palestinian territory.

Greece - number of cases: 6 - Date of first case's report 07/07/2012

Israel - number of cases: 4 - Date of first case's report 11/07/2012

Occupied Palestinian territory - number of cases: 1 - Date of first case's report 11/07/2012

Russia, Asthrakan - number of cases: 5 - Date of first case's report 09/07/2012

Russia, Volgograd - number of cases: 2 - Date of first case's report 18/07/2012


ECDC

For the latest updates see: Human cases of West Nile fever in Europe and neighbouring countries - 2012

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[Gert van der Hoek]

Re: ECDC - Reported cases of West Nile Fever in Europe and neighbouring countries - Updated 19 07 2012

Re: ECDC - Reported cases of West Nile Fever in Europe and neighbouring countries - Updated 19 07 2012

SITUATION UPDATE

26/07/2012

A total of 14 human cases of West Nile fever have been reported in the EU and 20 cases in neighbouring countries.

This week, Greece reported 6 new cases in the Attiki region and 1 confirmed case in Evvoia - a new affected area. More information on West Nile fever in Greece can be found on the KEELPNO website.

The Italian Ministry of Health reports a first West Nile fever case from Oristano, Sardinia, an area that was affected last year.

In neighbouring countries, the Russian Federation reported 8 new cases in the Volgogradskaya Oblast. No new cases were reported this week from Israel and the occupied Palestinian territory.

Greece - number of cases: 13 - Date of first case's report 07/07/2012

Italy - number of cases; 1- Date of first case's report 24/07/2012

Israel - number of cases: 4 - Date of first case's report 11/07/2012

Occupied Palestinian territory - number of cases: 1 - Date of first case's report 11/07/2012

Russia, Asthrakan - number of cases: 5 - Date of first case's report 09/07/2012

Russia, Volgograd - number of cases: 10 - Date of first case's report 18/07/2012


ECDC

For the latest updates see: Human cases of West Nile fever in Europe and neighbouring countries - 2012

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[Gert van der Hoek]

Re: ECDC - Reported cases of West Nile Fever in Europe and neighbouring countries - Updated 16 08 2012

Re: ECDC - Reported cases of West Nile Fever in Europe and neighbouring countries - Updated 16 08 2012

SITUATION UPDATE

16/08/2012 As of 16 August 2012, 58 human cases of West Nile fever have been reported in the EU and 97 cases in neighbouring countries.

Since the last update, Greece has detected 13 new cases in the prefectures of Attiki (3), Achaia (1) and Xanthi (7), areas with previous case reports, and two probable cases from the newly affected prefectures of Aitoloakarnania and Kavala.

For more information, see Weekly epidemiological report on West Nile virus infection, Greece, 2012 - 10 August, 2012 of the Hellenic Centre for Disease Control and Prevention.
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In Italy, no new confirmed cases have been detected. Media reported on a WNV positive crow in northern Sardinia.

In neighbouring countries, the Russian Federation published no update for Volgogradskaya oblast, but reported 17 new cases in Astrakhanskaya oblast, an area with previous case reports.

In Tunisia, EpiSouth reported one West Nile laboratory confirmed neuroinvasive case in a patient living in the Monastir governorate, a coastal area with records of previous WN outbreaks in 1997 and 2003

Greece - number of cases: 57 - Date of first case's report 07/07/2012

Italy - number of cases; 1- Date of first case's report 24/07/2012

Israel - number of cases: 4 - Date of first case's report 11/07/2012

Occupied Palestinian territory - number of cases: 1 - Date of first case's report 11/07/2012

Russia, Asthrakan - number of cases: 28 - Date of first case's report 09/07/2012

Russia, Volgograd - number of cases: 63 - Date of first case's report 18/07/2012

Tunisia - number of cases: 1 - Date of first case's report 14/08/2012


ECDC

For the latest updates see: Human cases of West Nile fever in Europe and neighbouring countries - 2012

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[Gert van der Hoek]

Re: ECDC - Reported cases of West Nile Fever in Europe and neighbouring countries - Updated 24 08 2012

Re: ECDC - Reported cases of West Nile Fever in Europe and neighbouring countries - Updated 24 08 2012

SITUATION UPDATE

23/08/2012 As of 23 August 2012, 91 human cases of West Nile fever have been reported in the EU and 143 cases in neighbouring countries.

Since the last update, Greece has detected 29 new cases, two probable cases from the newly affected prefecture of Chalkidiki, 26 in areas with previous case reports (Attiki 3, kavala 8, Samos 1, Thessaloniki 2, Xanthi 12) and one whose location is not known. For more information about human cases in Greece, see the Hellenic Centre for Disease Control and Prevention.

Additional information on West Nile infection in equids in Attiki is available from the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE).

In Romania, the first four cases (3 confirmed and one probable) have been reported: one from Bucuresti municipality (Bucharest), one from Braila county and two from Ilfov county.

In neighbouring countries, the Russian Federation reported 42 new cases, 20 in new affected areas (Adygeya republic 2, Lipetskaya oblast 2, Novosibirskaya oblast 1, Rostovskaya oblast 13, Tatarstan republic 2) and 22 from Volgogradskaya oblast, an area with previous case reports.

In Serbia, the first four cases were reported from Grad Beograd (1) and Juzno-Banatski district (3).

Additional information on West Nile infection in equids in Croatia (Vukovarsko-Srijemska county) is available from the OIE.

Cumulative number of West Nile fever cases, by affected area, as of 23/08/2012 (N = 234 cases)

Greece - number of cases: 86 - Date of first case's report 07/07/2012

Italy - number of cases: 1- Date of first case's report 24/07/2012

Romania - number of cases: 4 - Date of first case's report 20/08/2012

Israel - number of cases: 4 - Date of first case's report 11/07/2012

Occupied Palestinian territory - number of cases: 1 - Date of first case's report 11/07/2012

Russia - number of cases: 133 - Date of first case's report 02/07/2012

Serbia - number of cases: 4 - Date of first case's report 17/08/2012

Tunisia - number of cases: 1 - Date of first case's report 14/08/2012


ECDC

For the latest updates see: Human cases of West Nile fever in Europe and neighbouring countries - 2012

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[Gert van der Hoek]

Re: ECDC - Reported cases of West Nile Fever in Europe and neighbouring countries - Updated 31 08 2012

Re: ECDC - Reported cases of West Nile Fever in Europe and neighbouring countries - Updated 31 08 2012

SITUATION UPDATE

30/08/2012 As of 30 August 2012, 115 human cases of West Nile fever have been reported in the EU and 224 cases in neighbouring countries.

Since the last update, Greece has detected 20 new cases, one probable case from the newly affected prefecture of Pella and 19 in areas with previous case reports (Achaia 1, Aitoloakarnania 1, Attiki 2, kavala 3, Thessaloniki 1, Xanthi 11). (For more information about human cases in Greece, see the Hellenic Centre for Disease Control and Prevention.)

In Romania, four new confirmed cases have been reported: two from the newly affected counties of Giurgiu and Ialomita and two from Bucuresti municipality (Bucharest), an area with previous case reports.

In neighbouring countries, Israel has reported 11 new cases, eight from new affected districts (Northern 2, Southern 1, Tel Aviv 5) and three from districts with previous case reports (Central 2, Haifa 1).

In the occupied Palestinian territory, one case has been reported in a new area, Ramallah.

In Russia 70 new cases have been reported, 11 in a new oblast (Voronezhskaya) and 59 in oblasts with previous case reports (Astrakhanskaya 15 and Volgogradskaya 44). However, one case previously reported in Lipetskaya oblast is now identified as an imported case. Thus it has been removed from the table.

Cumulative number of West Nile fever cases, by affected area, as of 30/08/2012 (N = 339 cases)

Greece - number of cases: 106 - Date of first case's report 07/07/2012

Italy - number of cases: 1- Date of first case's report 24/07/2012

Romania - number of cases: 8 - Date of first case's report 20/08/2012

Israel - number of cases: 15 - Date of first case's report 11/07/2012

Occupied Palestinian territory - number of cases: 2 - Date of first case's report 11/07/2012

Russia - number of cases: 202 - Date of first case's report 02/07/2012

Serbia - number of cases: 4 - Date of first case's report 17/08/2012

Tunisia - number of cases: 1 - Date of first case's report 14/08/2012


ECDC

For the latest updates see: Human cases of West Nile fever in Europe and neighbouring countries - 2012

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[Gert van der Hoek]

Re: ECDC - Reported cases of West Nile Fever in Europe and neighbouring countries - Updated 06 09 2012

Re: ECDC - Reported cases of West Nile Fever in Europe and neighbouring countries - Updated 06 09 2012

SITUATION UPDATE

06/09/2012 As of 6 September 2012, 136 human cases of West Nile fever have been reported in the EU and 311 cases in neighbouring countries.

Since the last update, Greece has detected 12 new cases, one probable case from the newly affected prefecture of Lefkada and 11 in areas with previous case reports (Attiki 1, kavala 4, Thessaloniki 1, Xanthi 5). (For more information about human cases in Greece, see the Hellenic Centre for Disease Control and Prevention bulletin).

In Hungary, the two first confirmed cases have been reported from Csongrád and Hajdú-Bihar counties.

In Italy, three new confirmed cases have been reported: one from the newly affected province of Treviso and two from Venezia, a province with previous case reports.

In Romania, four new confirmed cases have been reported: one from the newly affected counties of Iasi and three from areas with previous case reports: Bucuresti municipality (Bucharest), Braila county and Giurgiu county.

In neighbouring countries, the Russian Federation has reported 76 new cases, 6 in new oblasts (Belgorodskaya 2 and Saratovskaya 4) and 70 in oblasts with previous case reports (Astrakhanskaya 2, Lipetskaya 12, Rostovskaya 13, Volgogradskaya 25 and Voronezhskaya 18).

In Serbia, 11 new cases were reported whose location is not available for the moment.

Additional information on West Nile infection in equids in Croatia (Vukovarsko-Srijemska county) is available from the OIE.

Cumulative number of West Nile fever cases, by affected area, as of 06/09/2012 (N = 447 cases)

Greece - number of cases: 118 - Date of first case's report 07/07/2012

Hungary - number of cases: 2 - Date of first case's report 06/09/2012

Italy - number of cases: 3- Date of first case's report 24/07/2012

Romania - number of cases: 12 - Date of first case's report 20/08/2012

Israel - number of cases: 15 - Date of first case's report 11/07/2012

Occupied Palestinian territory - number of cases: 2 - Date of first case's report 11/07/2012

Russia - number of cases: 278 - Date of first case's report 02/07/2012

Serbia - number of cases: 15 - Date of first case's report 17/08/2012

Tunisia - number of cases: 1 - Date of first case's report 14/08/2012


ECDC

For the latest updates see: Human cases of West Nile fever in Europe and neighbouring countries - 2012

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[Gert van der Hoek]

Re: ECDC - Reported cases of West Nile Fever in Europe and neighbouring countries - Updated 06 09 2012

Re: ECDC - Reported cases of West Nile Fever in Europe and neighbouring countries - Updated 06 09 2012

SITUATION UPDATE

13/09/2012 As of 13 September 2012, 157 human cases of West Nile fever have been reported in the EU and 372 cases in neighbouring countries.

Since the last update, Greece has detected 11 new cases, two cases from the newly affected prefecture of Drama and 9 in areas with previous case reports (Achaia 1, Chalkidiki 1, Kavala 3, Thessaloniki 1, Xanthi 3). (For more information about human cases in Greece, see the Hellenic Centre for Disease Control and Prevention bulletin)

In Italy, 9 new confirmed cases have been reported: two from the newly affected province of Vicenza and seven from Venezia, a province with previous case reports. The neuro-invasive cases (five since the beginning of the 2012 transmission season) were detected through the National surveillance programme. The remaining cases (8) were detected through special surveillance implemented since 2010, in the Veneto region (for more information see CDC study Surveillance for West Nile, Dengue, and Chikungunya Virus Infections, Veneto Region, Italy, 2010).

In Romania, one new confirmed case has been reported from Bucuresti municipality (Bucharest), an area with previous case reports.

In neighbouring countries, Croatia has reported the three first autochthonous cases from two counties, Osjecko-baranjska (2) and Vukovarsko-srijemska (1). These cases are currently identified as probable cases but confirmation by neutralisation is in progress. Additional information on West Nile infection in equids in Croatia (Vukovarsko-Srijemska county) is available from the OIE.

The Russian Federation has reported 43 new cases in oblasts with previous case reports (Astrakhanskaya 3, Lipetskaya 4, Rostovskaya 12, Volgogradskaya 24).

In Serbia, 15 new cases have been reported. In addition, the location has been provided for 11 cases already reported in the previous update of the WN map. Two of these 26 cases are located in the new district of Sremski (2) and the others in districts with previous case reports, Grad Beograd (21) and Juzno-Banatski (2). For one case, the location is still unknown.

Cumulative number of West Nile fever cases, by affected area, as of 13/09/2012 (N = 529 cases)

Greece - number of cases: 129 - Date of first case's report 07/07/2012

Hungary - number of cases: 2 - Date of first case's report 06/09/2012

Italy - number of cases: 13- Date of first case's report 24/07/2012

Romania - number of cases: 13 - Date of first case's report 20/08/2012

Croatia - numbeer of cases: 3 - Date of first case's report 10/09/2012

Israel - number of cases: 15 - Date of first case's report 11/07/2012

Occupied Palestinian territory - number of cases: 2 - Date of first case's report 11/07/2012

Russia - number of cases: 321 - Date of first case's report 02/07/2012

Serbia - number of cases: 30 - Date of first case's report 17/08/2012

Tunisia - number of cases: 1 - Date of first case's report 14/08/2012


ECDC

For the latest updates see: Human cases of West Nile fever in Europe and neighbouring countries - 2012

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[Giuseppe]

Re: ECDC - Reported cases of West Nile Fever in Europe and neighbouring countries - Updated 14 09 2012

Re: ECDC - Reported cases of West Nile Fever in Europe and neighbouring countries - Updated 14 09 2012

[Source: European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC), full page: (LINK). Edited.]

West Nile fever in European Region, Case Count


TABLE ON CASES



Cumulative number of West Nile fever cases, by affected area, as of 13/09/2012 (N = 529 cases)

[Country - No by country ? Area - First case reported - Number of cases: total (1) - confirmed(2) - Population (3,4)]

1. Greece ? 129
   • Achaia prefecture - 08/08/2012 ? 4 ? 2 ? 345380
   • Aitoloakarnania prefecture - 14/08/2012 ? 2 - 0 ? 217497
   • Attiki prefecture - 07/07/2012 ? 44 - 26 ? 4088447
   • Chalkidiki prefecture - 23/08/2012 - 3 - 1 ? 100451
   • Drama prefecture - 13/09/2012 - 2 - 1 - 99997
   • Evvoia prefecture - 20/07/2012 - 1 - 1 - 206365
   • Imathia prefecture - 01/08/2012 - 1 - 0 - 144306
   • Kavala prefecture - 14/08/2012 - 19 - 1 - 139769
   • Lefkada prefecture - 06/09/2012 - 1 - 0 - 22166
   • Pella prefecture - 29/08/2012 - 1 - 0 - 144955
   • Samos prefecture - 27/07/2012 - 2 - 1 - 42525
   • Thessaloniki prefecture - 27/07/2012 - 6 - 3 - 1153959
   • Xanthi prefecture - 08/08/2012 - 39 - 4 - 107117
   • N/A - 27/07/2012 - 4 - 3 - 542192
2. Hungary ? 2
   • Csongr?d county - 06/09/2012 - 1 - 1 - 423826
   • Hajd?-Bihar county - 06/09/2012 - 1 - 1 ? 542192
3. Italy ? 13
   • Treviso province - 31/08/2012 - 1 - 1 ? 879408
   • Venezia province - 07/08/2012 - 10 - 10 - 853787
   • Vicenza province - 07/09/2012 - 2 - 2 - 861768
4. Romania - 13
   • Braila county - 23/08/2012 - 2 - 2 - 361414
   • Bucuresti municipality - 23/08/2012 - 5 - 5 ? 1944367
   • Giurgiu county - 29/08/2012 - 2 - 2 - 282322
   • Ialomita county - 29/08/2012 - 1 - 1 - 288472
   • Iasi county - 05/09/2012 - 1 - 1 - 823388
   • Ilfov county - 20/08/2012 - 2 - 1 ? 308726
5. Croatia ? 3
   • Osjecko-baranjska county - 10/09/2012 - 2 - 0 - 320188
   • Vukovarsko-srijemska county - 10/09/2012 - 1 - 0 - 198031
6. Israel ? 15
   • Central district - 11/07/2012 - 5 - 2 - N/A
   • Haifa district - 11/07/2012 - 2 - 0 - N/A
   • Northern district - 14/08/2012 - 2 - 0 - N/A
   • Southern district - 14/08/2012 - 1 - 1 - N/A
   • Tel Aviv district - 14/08/2012 - 5 - 3 - N/A
7. Occupied Palestinian territory ? 2
   • Ariha (Jerico) - 11/07/2012 - 1 - 1 - N/A
   • Ramallah - 29/08/2012 - 1 - 0 - N/A
8. Russian Federation ? 321
   • Adygeya republic - 20/08/2012 - 2 - N /A - N/A
   • Astrakhanskaya oblast - 02/07/2012 - 48 - N /A - N/A
   • Belgorodskaya oblast - 03/09/2012 - 2 - N /A - N/A
   • Lipetskaya oblast - 20/08/2012 - 17 - N /A - N/A
   • Novosibirskaya oblast - 20/08/2012 - 1 - N /A - N/A
   • Rostovskaya oblast - 20/08/2012 - 38 - N /A - N/A
   • Saratovskaya oblast - 31/08/2012 - 4 - N /A - N/A
   • Tatarstan republic - 20/08/2012 - 2 - N /A - N/A
   • Volgogradskaya oblast - 18/07/2012 - 178 - N /A - N/A
   • Voronezhskaya oblast - 28/08/2012 - 29 - N /A - N/A
9. Serbia ? 30
   • Grad Beograd - 17/08/2012 - 22 - 11 - N/A
   • Juzno-Banatski district - 17/08/2012 - 5 - 2 - N/A
   • Sremski district - 07/09/2012 - 2 - 1 - N/A
   • N/A - 07/09/2012 - 1 - 0 - N/A
10. Tunisia ? 1
    • Moknine, Monastir governorate - 14/08/2012 - 1 - 1 - N/A

(1) For EU countries, cases meeting laboratory criteria for case confirmation or for a probable case as per the EU case definition for West Nile fever

(2) For EU countries, cases meeting criteria for a confirmed case as per the EU case definition for West Nile fever

(3) For EU countries, population estimates for 2009 provided at NUTS3 level by EUROSTAT

(4) For neighbouring countries: United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs/ Population Division; World Population Prospects: The 2010 Revision, Volume IIemographic Profiles




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[Gert van der Hoek]

Re: ECDC - Reported cases of West Nile Fever in Europe and neighbouring countries - Updated 21 09 2012

Re: ECDC - Reported cases of West Nile Fever in Europe and neighbouring countries - Updated 21 09 2012

SITUATION UPDATE

20/09/2012 As of 20 September 2012, 184 human cases of West Nile fever have been reported in the EU and 430 cases in neighbouring countries.

Since the last update, Greece has detected 13 new cases in areas with previous case reports (Achaia 1, Chalkidiki 1, Drama 3, Imathia 1, Kavala 1, Pella 1, Xanthi 5).

For more information about human cases in Greece, see the Hellenic Centre for Disease Control and Prevention bulletin.

In Hungary, two new confirmed cases have been reported from two newly affected counties, Somogy (probable case) and Tolna (confirmed case).

In Italy, 11 new confirmed cases of neuro-invasive infection have been reported: two from the newly affected province of Oristano and nine from provinces with previous case reports (Venezia 8, Treviso 1).

In Romania, one new confirmed case has been reported from Bucuresti municipality (Bucharest), an area with previous case reports.

In neighbouring countries, Croatia has reported a new autochthonous case from a newly affected county, Brodsko-Posavska.

Israel has reported 22 new cases in districts with previous case reports (Central 2, Haifa 6, Northern 2, Southern 6, Tel Aviv 6).

In Kosovo*, the first probable case has been reported in Kosovski region (Pristina).

The Russian Federation has reported 31 new cases in oblasts with previous case reports (Astrakhanskaya 5, Belgorodskaya 2, Lipetskaya 10, Volgogradskaya 14).

In Tunisia, EpiSouth has reported three new cases in two newly affected areas: Kebili Nord, Kebili governorate (2) and Zarmedine, Monastir governorate (1).

* This designation is without prejudice to positions on status, and is in line with UNSCR 1244 and the IСJ Opinion on the Kosovo Declaration of Independence

Cumulative number of West Nile fever cases, by affected area, as of 13/09/2012 (N = 614 cases)

Greece - number of cases: 142 - Date of first case's report 07/07/2012

Hungary - number of cases: 4 - Date of first case's report 06/09/2012

Italy - number of cases: 24- Date of first case's report 24/07/2012

Romania - number of cases: 14 - Date of first case's report 20/08/2012

Croatia - numbeer of cases: 4 - Date of first case's report 10/09/2012

Israel - number of cases: 37 - Date of first case's report 11/07/2012

Kososvo - number of cases: 1 - Date of first case's report 20/09/2012

Occupied Palestinian territory - number of cases: 2 - Date of first case's report 11/07/2012

Russia - number of cases: 352 - Date of first case's report 02/07/2012

Serbia - number of cases: 30 - Date of first case's report 17/08/2012

Tunisia - number of cases: 4 - Date of first case's report 14/08/2012


ECDC

For the latest updates see: Human cases of West Nile fever in Europe and neighbouring countries - 2012

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[Gert van der Hoek]

Re: ECDC - Reported cases of West Nile Fever in Europe and neighbouring countries - Updated 28 09 2012

Re: ECDC - Reported cases of West Nile Fever in Europe and neighbouring countries - Updated 28 09 2012

SITUATION UPDATE

27/09/2012 As of 27 September 2012, 204 human cases of West Nile fever have been reported in the EU and 461 cases in neighbouring countries.

Since the last update, Greece has detected 10 new cases, one probable case from the newly affected prefecture of Arta, eight from areas with previous case reports (Attiki 1, Drama 2, Imathia 1, Kavala 2, Lefkada 1, Thessaloniki 1) and one whose location (Aitoloakarnania) has to be confirmed.
For more information about human cases in Greece, see the Hellenic Centre for Disease Control and Prevention bulletin.
Additional information on West Nile infection in equids in Greece (Kavala prefecture) is available from the OIE.

In Hungary, four new cases have been reported, three from the newly affected counties of Baranya, Pest and Vas and one from Csongrad, a county with previous case reports.

In Italy, six new confirmed cases of neuro-invasive infection have been reported: two from the newly affected provinces of Pordenone and Gorizia and four from provinces with previous case reports (Venezia 2, Treviso 2).
Additional information on West Nile infection in equids in Italy (Olbia and Sassari provinces) is available from the Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale della Sardegna.

In neighbouring countries, Croatia has reported a new autochthonous case from Osjecko-baranjska, a county with previous case reports. In addition, the other cases from Osjecko-baranjska and Vukovarsko-srijemska counties already reported as probable cases are now identified as confirmed cases.

In the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, the four first cases have been reported from the Skopje region and the municipalities of Krusevo, Lipkovo and Struga.

Israel has reported nine new cases in districts with previous case reports (Haifa 3, Northern 2, Southern 3, Tel Aviv 1).

Kosovo* has reported through EpiSouth three new cases, two in the newly affected regions of Kosovsko-Pomoravski and Prizremski, and one in Kosovski region (Pristina), an area with previous case reports.

The Russian Federation has reported 14 new cases in oblasts with previous case reports (Astrakhanskaya 5, Lipetskaya 2, Volgogradskaya 7).

* This designation is without prejudice to positions on status, and is in line with UNSCR 1244 and the IСJ Opinion on the Kosovo Declaration of Independence

Cumulative number of West Nile fever cases, by affected area, as of 13/09/2012 (N = 665 cases)

Greece - number of cases: 152 - Date of first case's report 07/07/2012

Hungary - number of cases: 8 - Date of first case's report 06/09/2012

Italy - number of cases: 30- Date of first case's report 24/07/2012

Romania - number of cases: 14 - Date of first case's report 20/08/2012

Croatia - numbeer of cases: 5 - Date of first case's report 10/09/2012

Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia - number of cases: 4 - Date of first case's report 24/09/2012

Israel - number of cases: 46 - Date of first case's report 11/07/2012

Kososvo - number of cases: 4 - Date of first case's report 20/09/2012

Occupied Palestinian territory - number of cases: 2 - Date of first case's report 11/07/2012

Russia - number of cases: 366 - Date of first case's report 02/07/2012

Serbia - number of cases: 30 - Date of first case's report 17/08/2012

Tunisia - number of cases: 4 - Date of first case's report 14/08/2012


ECDC

For the latest updates see: Human cases of West Nile fever in Europe and neighbouring countries - 2012

Note: reportedly human infections of West Nile Virus emerged this year in Slovenia, Bulgaria, Ukraine, Turkey and Egypt.
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[Gert van der Hoek]

Re: ECDC - Reported cases of West Nile Fever in Europe and neighbouring countries - Updated 05 10 2012

Re: ECDC - Reported cases of West Nile Fever in Europe and neighbouring countries - Updated 05 10 2012

SITUATION UPDATE

4/10/2012 As of 4 October 2012, 214 human cases of West Nile fever have been reported in the EU and 489 cases in neighbouring countries.

Since the last update, Greece has detected 2 new cases from areas with previous case reports (Lefkada 1, Thessaloniki 1).
For more information about human cases in Greece, see the Hellenic Centre for Disease Control and Prevention bulletin.

In Italy, eight new cases of West Nile fever have been reported: one from the newly affected province of Padova and seven from provinces with previous case reports (Treviso 1, Venezia 6).
These cases have been reported by the Veneto Region to the Ministry of Health, according to the Veneto Region Special Surveillance Program. Additional information on West Nile surveillance in Italy is available from theMinistero della Salute, Epicentro and the Istituto G Caporale.

In neighbouring countries, the Russia has reported 13 new cases, one in the newly affected oblast of Chelyabinskaya and 12 in oblasts with previous case reports (Volgogradskaya 6, Voronezhskaya 6).

In Serbia, 15 new cases have been reported, whose location is not available for the moment.

Cumulative number of West Nile fever cases, by affected area, as of 13/09/2012 (N = 703 cases)

Greece - number of cases: 154 - Date of first case's report 07/07/2012

Hungary - number of cases: 8 - Date of first case's report 06/09/2012

Italy - number of cases: 38- Date of first case's report 24/07/2012

Romania - number of cases: 14 - Date of first case's report 20/08/2012

Croatia - numbeer of cases: 5 - Date of first case's report 10/09/2012

Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia - number of cases: 4 - Date of first case's report 24/09/2012

Israel - number of cases: 46 - Date of first case's report 11/07/2012

Kososvo - number of cases: 4 - Date of first case's report 20/09/2012

Occupied Palestinian territory - number of cases: 2 - Date of first case's report 11/07/2012

Russia - number of cases: 379 - Date of first case's report 02/07/2012

Serbia - number of cases: 45 - Date of first case's report 17/08/2012

Tunisia - number of cases: 4 - Date of first case's report 14/08/2012


ECDC

For the latest updates see: Human cases of West Nile fever in Europe and neighbouring countries - 2012

Note: reportedly human infections of West Nile Virus emerged this year in Slovenia, Bulgaria, Ukraine, Turkey and Egypt.
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[Gert van der Hoek]

Re: ECDC - Reported cases of West Nile Fever in Europe and neighbouring countries - Updated 12 10 2012

Re: ECDC - Reported cases of West Nile Fever in Europe and neighbouring countries - Updated 12 10 2012

SITUATION UPDATE

11/10/2012 As of 11 October 2012, 223 human cases of West Nile fever have been reported in the EU and 516 cases in neighbouring countries.

Since the last update, Greece has detected five new cases, one from the newly affected prefecture of Kerkyra and four from prefectures with previous case reports (Kavala 3, Pella 1). For more information about human cases in Greece, see the Hellenic Centre for Disease Control and Prevention report.

In Italy, four new cases of West Nile fever have been detected in Venezia, a province with previous case reports. These cases have been reported by the Veneto Region to the Ministry of Health, according to the Veneto Region Special Surveillance Program. Additional information is available from Epicentro and the Istituto G Caporale.

In neighbouring countries, the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia has reported a new case from the Skopje region, an area with previous case reports. Additional information is available from the Institute for Public Health of the Republic of Macedonia.

Russia has reported 15 new cases in oblasts with previous case reports (Rostovskaya 9, Volgogradskaya 5, Voronezhskaya 1).

Tunisia has reported, through EpiSouth, 11 new cases from the newly affected governorate of Gabes (Gabes Sud, Gabes Ville and Mareth) and from new areas of Kebili governorate (Kebili Sud and Souk El Ahed). Additional information is available from EpiSouth.

Cumulative number of West Nile fever cases, by affected area, as of 13/09/2012 (N = 739 cases)

Greece - number of cases: 159 - Date of first case's report 07/07/2012

Hungary - number of cases: 8 - Date of first case's report 06/09/2012

Italy - number of cases: 42- Date of first case's report 24/07/2012

Romania - number of cases: 14 - Date of first case's report 20/08/2012

Croatia - numbeer of cases: 5 - Date of first case's report 10/09/2012

Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia - number of cases: 5 - Date of first case's report 24/09/2012

Israel - number of cases: 46 - Date of first case's report 11/07/2012

Kososvo - number of cases: 4 - Date of first case's report 20/09/2012

Occupied Palestinian territory - number of cases: 2 - Date of first case's report 11/07/2012

Russia - number of cases: 394 - Date of first case's report 02/07/2012

Serbia - number of cases: 45 - Date of first case's report 17/08/2012

Tunisia - number of cases: 15 - Date of first case's report 14/08/2012


ECDC

For the latest updates see: Human cases of West Nile fever in Europe and neighbouring countries - 2012

Note: reportedly human infections of West Nile Virus emerged this year in Slovenia, Bulgaria, Ukraine, Turkey and Egypt.
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[Gert van der Hoek]

Re: ECDC - Reported cases of West Nile Fever in Europe and neighbouring countries - Updated 19 10 2012

Re: ECDC - Reported cases of West Nile Fever in Europe and neighbouring countries - Updated 19 10 2012

SITUATION UPDATE

18/10/2012 As of 18 October 2012, 224 human cases of West Nile fever have been reported in the EU and 538 cases in neighbouring countries.

Since the last update, Greece has detected one new case from Thessaloniki, a prefecture with previous case reports.
For more information about human cases in Greece, see the bulletin of the Hellenic Centre for Disease Control and Prevention.
In neighbouring countries, the first confirmed case of West Nile fever has been reported from the province of Jijel, Algeria. (For more information, see the bulletin from InVS and the EpiSouth bulletin).

The Russian Federation has reported two new cases in Voronezhskaya, an oblast with previous case reports.

This week, Serbia has reported six new cases, two from the new districts of Sumadijski and Zapadno-Backi and four from districts with previous case reports (Grad Beograd 3, Sremski 1).
In addition, the number of case previously reported has been updated. All these cases are located in districts with previous case reports (Grad Beograd 43, Juzno-Banatski 9 and Sremski 5). For one case, the location is still unknown.

Cumulative number of West Nile fever cases, by affected area, as of 13/09/2012 (N = 762 cases)

Greece - number of cases: 160 - Date of first case's report 07/07/2012

Hungary - number of cases: 8 - Date of first case's report 06/09/2012

Italy - number of cases: 42- Date of first case's report 24/07/2012

Romania - number of cases: 14 - Date of first case's report 20/08/2012

Algeria - number of cases: 1 - Date of first case's report 18/10/2012

Croatia - numbeer of cases: 5 - Date of first case's report 10/09/2012

Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia - number of cases: 5 - Date of first case's report 24/09/2012

Israel - number of cases: 46 - Date of first case's report 11/07/2012

Kososvo - number of cases: 4 - Date of first case's report 20/09/2012

Occupied Palestinian territory - number of cases: 2 - Date of first case's report 11/07/2012

Russia - number of cases: 396- Date of first case's report 02/07/2012

Serbia - number of cases: 64 - Date of first case's report 17/08/2012

Tunisia - number of cases: 15 - Date of first case's report 14/08/2012


ECDC

For the latest updates see: Human cases of West Nile fever in Europe and neighbouring countries - 2012

Note: reportedly human infections of West Nile Virus emerged this year in Slovenia, Bulgaria, Ukraine, Turkey and Egypt.
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[Gert van der Hoek]

Re: ECDC - Reported cases of West Nile Fever in Europe and neighbouring countries - Updated 19 10 2012

Re: ECDC - Reported cases of West Nile Fever in Europe and neighbouring countries - Updated 19 10 2012

SITUATION UPDATE

25/10/2012 As of 25 October 2012, 228 human cases of West Nile fever have been reported in the EU and 547 cases in neighbouring countries.

Since the last update, Greece has detected one new case from Pella, a prefecture with previous case reports.
(For more information about human cases in Greece, see the Bulletin of the Hellenic Centre for Disease Control and Prevention.)

In Italy, three new cases of West Nile fever have been reported from provinces with previous case reports (Treviso 1, Venezia 3). Two of these cases have been reported by the Veneto Region to the Ministry of Health, according to the Veneto Region Special Surveillance Program. (Additional information on West Nile fever is available from the Ministero della Salute and Epicentro).

In neighbouring countries, the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia has reported a new case of West Nile fever from the province of Skopje, an area with previous case reports.

The Russian Federation has reported the first case of West Nile in Stavropolskiy Kray.

Tunisia has reported, through EpiSouth, seven new cases from the newly affected governorates of Jendouba and Mahdia (El Jem) and from new areas of Monastir governorate (Bembla, Monastir and Shaline).
(Additional information is available from EpiSouth).

Cumulative number of West Nile fever cases, by affected area, as of 13/09/2012 (N = 775 cases)

Greece - number of cases: 161 - Date of first case's report 07/07/2012

Hungary - number of cases: 8 - Date of first case's report 06/09/2012

Italy - number of cases: 45- Date of first case's report 24/07/2012

Romania - number of cases: 14 - Date of first case's report 20/08/2012

Algeria - number of cases: 1 - Date of first case's report 18/10/2012

Croatia - numbeer of cases: 5 - Date of first case's report 10/09/2012

Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia - number of cases: 6 - Date of first case's report 24/09/2012

Israel - number of cases: 46 - Date of first case's report 11/07/2012

Kososvo - number of cases: 4 - Date of first case's report 20/09/2012

Occupied Palestinian territory - number of cases: 2 - Date of first case's report 11/07/2012

Russia - number of cases: 397- Date of first case's report 02/07/2012

Serbia - number of cases: 64 - Date of first case's report 17/08/2012

Tunisia - number of cases: 22 - Date of first case's report 14/08/2012


ECDC

For the latest updates see: Human cases of West Nile fever in Europe and neighbouring countries - 2012

Note: reportedly human infections of West Nile Virus emerged this year in Slovenia, Bulgaria, Ukraine, Turkey and Egypt.
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[Gert van der Hoek]

Re: ECDC - Reported cases of West Nile Fever in Europe and neighbouring countries - Updated 26 10 2012

Re: ECDC - Reported cases of West Nile Fever in Europe and neighbouring countries - Updated 26 10 2012

SITUATION UPDATE

31/10/2012 As of 31 October 2012, 235 human cases of West Nile fever have been reported in the EU/EEA and 575 cases in neighbouring countries.

Since the last update, Hungary has detected two new cases from newly affected counties: a confirmed case from Békés and a probable case from Nógrád.

In Italy, five new cases of West Nile neuro-invasive disease have been reported: two from newly affected provinces (Matera and Udine) and three from provinces with previous case reports (Pordenone, Treviso and Venezia). Additional information on West Nile fever in Italy is available from Epicentro.

In neighbouring countries, Israel has reported 13 new cases from districts with previous case reports (Central 2, Haifa 2, Northern 5, Southern 1, Tel Aviv 3). Additional information on West Nile fever is available from the Ministry of Health.

The Russian Federation has reported two additional cases of West Nile fever in Astrakhanskaya oblast.

Serbia has reported three new cases of West Nile fever (one confirmed and two probable) from Grad Beograd, an area with previous case reports.

Tunisia has reported, through EpiSouth, 10 new cases: three from the newly affected governorates of Bizerte (Bizerte and Menzel Bourguiba) and Sousse (Sousse), six from governorates with previous case reports (Jendouba 1, Kebili 1 and Mahdia 4) and one whose location is not available yet. Additional information is available from EpiSouth.

Cumulative number of West Nile fever cases, by affected area, as of 13/09/2012 (N = 810 cases)

Greece - number of cases: 161 - Date of first case's report 07/07/2012

Hungary - number of cases: 10 - Date of first case's report 06/09/2012

Italy - number of cases: 50- Date of first case's report 24/07/2012

Romania - number of cases: 14 - Date of first case's report 20/08/2012

Algeria - number of cases: 1 - Date of first case's report 18/10/2012

Croatia - numbeer of cases: 5 - Date of first case's report 10/09/2012

Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia - number of cases: 6 - Date of first case's report 24/09/2012

Israel - number of cases: 59 - Date of first case's report 11/07/2012

Kososvo - number of cases: 4 - Date of first case's report 20/09/2012

Occupied Palestinian territory - number of cases: 2 - Date of first case's report 11/07/2012

Russia - number of cases: 399- Date of first case's report 02/07/2012

Serbia - number of cases: 67 - Date of first case's report 17/08/2012

Tunisia - number of cases: 32 - Date of first case's report 14/08/2012


ECDC

For the latest updates see: Human cases of West Nile fever in Europe and neighbouring countries - 2012

Note: reportedly human infections of West Nile Virus emerged this year in Slovenia, Bulgaria, Ukraine, Turkey and Egypt.
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[Gert van der Hoek]

Re: ECDC - Reported cases of West Nile Fever in Europe and neighbouring countries - Updated 31 10 2012

Re: ECDC - Reported cases of West Nile Fever in Europe and neighbouring countries - Updated 31 10 2012

SITUATION UPDATE

8/11/2012 As of 8 November 2012, 235 human cases of West Nile fever have been reported in the EU/EEA and 587 cases in neighbouring countries.

Since the last update, no cases have been reported in the EU/EEA.

In neighbouring countries, the 12 first cases of West Nile fever have been reported from Ukraine on the Poltavs?ka?s regional health website.

Cumulative number of West Nile fever cases, by affected area, as of 08/11/2012 (N = 822 cases)

Greece - number of cases: 161 - Date of first case's report 07/07/2012

Hungary - number of cases: 10 - Date of first case's report 06/09/2012

Italy - number of cases: 50- Date of first case's report 24/07/2012

Romania - number of cases: 14 - Date of first case's report 20/08/2012

Algeria - number of cases: 1 - Date of first case's report 18/10/2012

Croatia - numbeer of cases: 5 - Date of first case's report 10/09/2012

Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia - number of cases: 6 - Date of first case's report 24/09/2012

Israel - number of cases: 59 - Date of first case's report 11/07/2012

Kososvo - number of cases: 4 - Date of first case's report 20/09/2012

Occupied Palestinian territory - number of cases: 2 - Date of first case's report 11/07/2012

Russia - number of cases: 399- Date of first case's report 02/07/2012

Serbia - number of cases: 67 - Date of first case's report 17/08/2012

Tunisia - number of cases: 32 - Date of first case's report 14/08/2012

Ukra?ne - number of cases: 12 - Date of first case's report 08/11/2012


ECDC

For the latest updates see: Human cases of West Nile fever in Europe and neighbouring countries - 2012

Note: reportedly human infections of West Nile Virus emerged this year in Slovenia, Bulgaria, Turkey and Egypt.
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[Gert van der Hoek]

Re: ECDC - Reported cases of West Nile Fever in Europe and neighbouring countries - Updated nov 16 2012

SITUATION UPDATE

15/11/2012 As of 15 November 2012, 235 human cases of West Nile fever have been reported in the EU/EEA and 621 cases in neighbouring countries.

Since the last update, no cases have been reported in the EU/EEA.

In neighbouring countries, Montenegro has reported the first autochthonous case of West Nile fever. There are two possible places of infection for this case, Podgorica and Ulcinj regions.

Serbia has reported two new cases of West Nile fever, from districts with previous case reports (Grad Beograd and Juzno-Banatski). These cases occurred in August and September.

Tunisia has reported 31 new cases of West Nile fever, two from the newly affected governorates of Sfax and Tozeur and 29 from governorates with previous case reports (Bizerte, Gabes, Jendouba, Kebili, Mahdia, Monastir, Sousse). Additional information on West Nile fever in Tunisia is available from the bulletin of the Ministry of Health.

Cumulative number of West Nile fever cases, by affected area, as of 08/11/2012 (N = 856 cases)

Greece - number of cases: 161 - Date of first case's report 07/07/2012

Hungary - number of cases: 10 - Date of first case's report 06/09/2012

Italy - number of cases: 50- Date of first case's report 24/07/2012

Romania - number of cases: 14 - Date of first case's report 20/08/2012

Algeria - number of cases: 1 - Date of first case's report 18/10/2012

Croatia - numbeer of cases: 5 - Date of first case's report 10/09/2012

Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia - number of cases: 6 - Date of first case's report 24/09/2012

Israel - number of cases: 59 - Date of first case's report 11/07/2012

Kososvo - number of cases: 4 - Date of first case's report 20/09/2012

Montenegro - number of cases: 1 - Date of first case's report 13/11/2012

Occupied Palestinian territory - number of cases: 2 - Date of first case's report 11/07/2012

Russia - number of cases: 399- Date of first case's report 02/07/2012

Serbia - number of cases: 69 - Date of first case's report 17/08/2012

Tunisia - number of cases: 63 - Date of first case's report 14/08/2012

Ukraïne - number of cases: 12 - Date of first case's report 08/11/2012


ECDC

For the latest updates see: Human cases of West Nile fever in Europe and neighbouring countries - 2012

Note: reportedly human infections of West Nile Virus emerged this year in Slovenia, Bulgaria, Turkey, Algeria and Egypt.
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