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[FONT="]Since the beginning of the 2019 transmission season and as of 11 July 2019, no human West Nile virus infection has been reported in EU Member States and EU neighbouring countries.
The first equine outbreak has been reported to the Animal Disease Notification System this week in Xanthi, Greece.[/FONT]
West Nile virus in Europe in 2019 - human cases, updated 11 July
West Nile virus in Europe in 2019 - human cases, updated 18 July
[FONT="]19 Jul 2019[/FONT]
[FONT="]Period: 12 Jul 2019 - 18 Jul 2019
[FONT="]Between 12 and 18 July 2019, six confirmed human cases have been reported. Greece reported five confirmed cases and Romania reported one case. These areas have had human cases reported in the previous transmission seasons. [/FONT]
[FONT="]Since the last update, one equine outbreak in Larissa, Greece was reported to the Animal Disease Notification System. [/FONT]
[FONT="]Since the beginning of the 2019 transmission season and as of 18 July 2019, six human West Nile virus infections have been reported in EU Member States and EU neighbouring countries by Greece (5) and Romania (1). [/FONT]
[FONT="]During the current transmission season two equine outbreaks have been reported in Greece, one in Xanthi and one in Larissa.[/FONT][/FONT] [FONT="][/FONT]
[FONT="]Between 19 to 25 July 2019, seven human cases have been reported in Greece (5), Italy (1) and Romania (1). All cases are reported from areas which have had human cases reported in the previous transmission seasons. Romania reported one death this week. Additionally, during the same period, no equine outbreak of WNV has been reported to the Animal Disease Notification System. [/FONT]
[FONT="]Since the beginning of the 2019 transmission season and as of 25 July 2019, 13 human West Nile virus infections have been reported in EU Member States and EU neighbouring countries by Greece (10), Romania (2) and Italy (1). One death has been reported by Romania so far. In addition, two equine outbreaks have been reported in Greece to the Animal Disease Notification System.[/FONT][/FONT] [FONT="][FONT="][/FONT][/FONT]
West Nile virus in Europe in 2019 - human cases, updated 1 August
Aug 2019 Period: 26 Jul 2019 - 01 Aug 2019
[FONT="]Between 26 July and 1 August 2019, EU Member States reported 20 human cases in Greece (15), Hungary (2), Romania (2) and France (1).
A human case was reported for the first time from one area in France. All other human cases were reported from areas that have been affected during previous transmission seasons. This week, two deaths were reported by Greece.[/FONT]
[FONT="]Since the beginning of the 2019 transmission season and as of 1 August 2019, EU Member States have reported 33 human West Nile virus infections in Greece (25), Romania (4), Hungary (2), France (1) and Italy (1). EU neighbouring countries have not reported any cases so far.[/FONT]
[FONT="]To date, three deaths due to West Nile virus infection have been reported by Greece (2) and Romania (1).[/FONT]
West Nile virus in Europe in 2019 - human cases, updated 8 August
[FONT="]9 Aug 2019
Period: 02 Aug 2019 - 08 Aug 2019[/FONT]
[FONT="]Between 2 and 8 August 2019, EU Member States reported 13 human cases in Greece (9), Italy (2) and Cyprus (2). This week the first case in the EU neighbouring countries was reported by Serbia (1). All human cases were reported from areas that have been affected during previous transmission seasons. One death was reported by Greece this week.
Since the beginning of the 2019 transmission season and as of 8 August 2019, EU Member States have reported 46 human West Nile virus infections in Greece (34), Romania (4), Italy (3), Cyprus (2), Hungary (2) and France (1). One case was reported by Serbia in the EU neighbouring countries.
To date, four deaths due to West Nile virus infection have been reported by Greece (3) and Romania (1).[/FONT]
West Nile virus in Europe in 2019 - human cases, updated september 6
Between 30 August and 5 September 2019, EU Member States reported 56 human cases in Greece (30), Italy (11), Romania (6), Hungary (4), Cyprus (3) and Bulgaria (2). EU neighbouring countries reported one case in the North Macedonia.
In one area in North Macedonia, Jugozapaden, a human case was reported for this first time. All other human cases were reported from areas that have been affected during previous transmission seasons.
This week, three deaths were reported by Greece (1), Italy (1) and Romania (1).
In the same week, three outbreaks among equids were reported to the Animal Disease Notification System by Germany (1), Greece (1) and Italy (1).
Since the beginning of the 2019 transmission season and as of 5 September 2019, EU Member States and EU neighbouring countries reported 241 human infections. EU Member States reported 226 cases in Greece (156), Romania (25), Cyprus (14), Italy (14), Hungary (11), Bulgaria (4), Austria (1) and France (1). EU neighbouring countries reported 15 human cases in Serbia (7), Turkey (7) and North Macedonia (1).
To date, 20 deaths due to West Nile virus infection have been reported by Greece (14), Romania (3), Cyprus (1), Italy (1) and Serbia (1). During the current transmission season, 17 outbreaks among equids have been reported by Greece (12), Italy (3), Germany (1) and Hungary (1).
[FONT="]Between 6 and 12 September 2019, EU Member States reported 42 human cases in Greece (15), Italy (10), Romania (8), Hungary (4), Austria (2), Cyprus (2) and Slovakia (1).
This isthe first case of autochthonous human West Nile virus infection reported from Slovakia.
All other human cases in the EU were reported from areas that have been affected during previous transmission seasons. EU neighbouring countries reported eight cases in Serbia (6) and North Macedonia (2). Human cases were reported for the first time in Skopsi, North Macedonia. This week, seven deaths were reported by Greece (5), Italy (1) and North Macedonia (1).[/FONT]
[FONT="]In the same week, nine outbreaks among equids were reported to the Animal Disease Notification System (ADNS) by Germany (3), Austria (2), France (2), Hungary (1) and Italy (1).[/FONT]
[FONT="]Since the beginning of the 2019 transmission season and as of 12 September 2019, EU Member States and EU neighbouring countries reported 291 human infections. EU Member States reported 268 cases in Greece (171), Romania (33), Italy (24), Cyprus (16), Hungary (15), Bulgaria (4), Austria (3), France (1) and Slovakia (1). EU neighbouring countries reported 23 human cases in Serbia (13), Turkey (7) and North Macedonia (3).[/FONT]
[FONT="]To date, 27 deaths due to West Nile virus infection have been reported by Greece (19), Romania (3), Italy (2), Cyprus (1), North Macedonia (1) and Serbia (1).[/FONT]
[FONT="]During the current transmission season, 26 outbreaks among equids have been reported by Greece (12), Germany (4), Italy (4), Hungary (2), France (2) and Austria (2). In addition, Germany reported 26 outbreaks among birds to ADNS.[/FONT]
Between 13 and 19 September 2019, EU Member States reported 49 human cases in Greece (23), Romania (18), Italy (4), Hungary (3) and Austria (1). EU neighbouring countries reported two cases in Serbia. All human cases were reported from areas that have been affected previously.
This week, seven deaths were reported by Greece (6) and Romania (1).
In the same week, 9 outbreaks among equids were reported to the Animal Disease Notification System (ADNS) by Germany (4), France (2), Italy (2) and Hungary (1).
Since the beginning of the 2019 transmission season and as of 18 September 2019, EU Member States and EU neighbouring countries reported 342 human infections. EU Member States reported 317 cases in Greece (194), Romania (51), Italy (28), Hungary (18), Cyprus (16), Austria (4), Bulgaria (4), France (1) and Slovakia (1).
EU neighbouring countries reported 25 human cases in Serbia (15), Turkey (7) and North Macedonia (3).
To date, 34 deaths due to West Nile virus infection have been reported by Greece (25), Romania (4), Italy (2), Cyprus (1), North Macedonia (1) and Serbia (1).
During the current transmission season, 35 outbreaks among equids have been reported by Greece (12), Germany (8), Italy (6), France (4), Hungary (3) and Austria (2).
In addition, Germany reported 37 outbreaks among birds to ADNS.
[FONT="]Between 20 and 26 September 2019, EU Member States reported 26 human cases in Greece (14), Hungary (6) and Romania (6). EU neighbouring countries reported seven cases in Serbia (5) and North Macedonia (2). All human cases were reported from areas that have been affected previously. This week, one death was reported by Romania (1). In the same week, five outbreaks among equids were reported to the Animal Disease Notification System (ADNS) by Germany (3), Austria (1) and France (1).[/FONT]
[FONT="]Since the beginning of the 2019 transmission season and as of 26 September 2019, EU Member States and EU neighbouring countries reported 375 human infections. EU Member States reported 343 cases in Greece (208), Romania (57), Italy (28), Hungary (24), Cyprus (16), Austria (4), Bulgaria (4), France (1) and Slovakia (1). EU neighbouring countries reported 32 human cases in Serbia (20), Turkey (7) and North Macedonia (5).[/FONT] [FONT="]To date, 35 deaths due to West Nile virus infection have been reported by Greece (25), Romania (5), Italy (2), Cyprus (1), North Macedonia (1) and Serbia (1).[/FONT]
[FONT="]During the current transmission season, 40 outbreaks among equids have been reported by Greece (12), Germany (11), Italy (6), France (4), Hungary (4) and Austria (3). In addition, Germany reported 44 outbreaks among birds to ADNS.[/FONT] [FONT="][/FONT]
Between 27 September and 3 October 2019, EU Member States reported 29 human cases in Italy (12), Hungary (8), Greece (7), Germany (1) and France (1). No cases were reported from EU neighbouring countries.
This is the first time that an autochthonous human West Nile virus infection was reported from Germany. The case was reported from Leipzig, Germany.
In Italy a human case was reported from Macerata, an area that has not been affected previously. All other human cases were reported from areas that have been affected previously. This week, 4 deaths were reported by Greece (2) and Italy (2).
In the same week, 15 outbreaks among equids were reported to the Animal Disease Notification System (ADNS) by Germany (5), Greece (3), France (2), Hungary (2), Italy (2) and Spain (1).
Since the beginning of the 2019 transmission season and as of 3 October 2019, EU Member States and EU neighbouring countries reported 404 human infections. EU Member States reported 372 cases in Greece (215), Romania (57), Italy (40), Hungary (32), Cyprus (16), Austria (4), Bulgaria (4), France (2), Germany (1), Slovakia (1). EU neighbouring countries reported 32 human cases in Serbia (20), Turkey (7) and North Macedonia (5).
To date, 39 deaths due to West Nile virus infection have been reported by Greece (27), Romania (5), Italy (4), Cyprus (1), North Macedonia (1) and Serbia (1).
During the current transmission season, 55 outbreaks among equids have been reported by Germany (16), Greece (15), Italy (8), France (6), Hungary (6), Austria (3), Spain (1). In addition, Germany reported 48 outbreaks among birds to ADNS.
Between 4 and 10 October 2019, EU Member States reported nine human cases in Romania (5), Greece (3) and Hungary (1). Thirteen cases were reported from EU neighbouring countries in Israel (10) and Serbia (3). All human cases were reported from areas that have been affected previously. This week, three deaths were reported by Greece (2) and Romania (1).
In the same week, seven outbreaks among equids were reported to the Animal Disease Notification System (ADNS) by Greece (5), Hungary (1) and Spain (1).
Since the beginning of the 2019 transmission season and as of 10 October 2019, EU Member States and EU neighbouring countries reported 426 human infections. EU Member States reported 381 cases in Greece (218), Romania (62), Italy (40), Hungary (33), Cyprus (16), Austria (4), Bulgaria (4), France (2), Germany (1) and Slovakia (1). EU neighbouring countries reported 45 human cases in Serbia (23), Israel (10) Turkey (7) and North Macedonia (5).
To date, 42 deaths due to West Nile virus infection have been reported by Greece (29), Romania (6), Italy (4), Cyprus (1), North Macedonia (1) and Serbia (1).
During the current transmission season, 61 outbreaks among equids have been reported by Greece (20), Germany (15), Italy (8), Hungary (7), France (6), Austria (3) and Spain (2). In addition, Germany reported 49 outbreaks among birds to ADNS.
Between 11 and 17 October 2019, EU Member States reported four human cases in Greece (2) and Italy (2). Five cases were reported from EU neighbouring countries in Serbia (4) and North Macedonia (1). All human cases were reported from areas that have been affected previously. This week, one death was reported by Greece. In the same week, five outbreaks among equids were reported to the Animal Disease Notification System (ADNS) by Germany (3), France (1) and Greece (1).
Since the beginning of the 2019 transmission season and as of 17 October 2019,EU Member States and EU neighbouring countries reported 435 human infections. EU Member States reported 385 cases: Greece (220), Romania (62), Italy (42), Hungary (33), Cyprus (16), Austria (4), Bulgaria (4), France (2), Germany (1) and Slovakia (1). EU neighbouring countries reported 50 human cases in Serbia (27), Israel (10) Turkey (7) and North Macedonia (6). To date, 43 deaths due to West Nile virus infection have been reported by Greece (30), Romania (6), Italy (4), Cyprus (1), North Macedonia (1) and Serbia (1).
During the current transmission season, 66 outbreaks among equids have been reported by Greece (21), Germany (18), Italy (8), France (7), Hungary (7), Austria (3) and Spain (2). In addition, Germany reported 52 outbreaks among birds to ADNS.
ECDC assessment
During this transmission season, Germany and Slovakia reported their first autochthonous human West Nile virus infection. The occurrence of human autochthonous West Nile virus infections in Germany and Slovakia was not unexpected as WNV circulation among either birds, equids and/or mosquitoes has been previously documented.
All other human infections were reported in EU Member States with known persistent transmission of West Nile virus in previous years. Further human cases may be detected, but in the coming weeks, environmental conditions will become less suitable for transmission. In accordance with European Commission Directive 2014/110/EU, prospective donors should be deferred for 28 days after leaving a risk area for locally acquired infections unless the results of an individual nucleic acid test are negative.
Between 18 and 24 October 2019, EU Member States reported six human cases in Greece (2), Hungary (2) and Romania (2). No cases were reported from EU neighbouring countries. All human cases were reported from areas that have been affected previously. This week, one death was reported by Romania.
In the same week, 11 outbreaks among equids were reported to the Animal Disease Notification System (ADNS) by Germany (5), France (4), Portugal (1) and Spain (1).
Since the beginning of the 2019 transmission season and as of 24 October 2019, EU Member States and EU neighbouring countries reported 441 human infections. EU Member States reported 391 cases in Greece (222), Romania (64), Italy (42), Hungary (35), Cyprus (16), Austria (4), Bulgaria (4), France (2), Germany (1) and Slovakia (1). EU neighbouring countries reported 50 human cases in Serbia (27), Israel (10) Turkey (7) and North Macedonia (6).
To date, 44 deaths due to West Nile virus infection have been reported by Greece (30), Romania (7), Italy (4), Cyprus (1), North Macedonia (1) and Serbia (1).
During the current transmission season, 77 outbreaks among equids have been reported by Germany (23), Greece (21), France (11), Italy (8), Hungary (7), Austria (3), Spain (3) and Portugal (1). In addition, Germany reported 53 outbreaks among birds to ADNS.
Between 25 and 30 October 2019, EU Member States reported nine human cases in Italy (4), Romania (2), Germany (1), Hungary (1) and Bulgaria (1). Two cases were reported from EU neighbouring countries, both in Turkey. A human case was reported for the first time from one area in Germany. This week, one death was reported by Bulgaria.
In the same time period, seven outbreaks among equids were reported to the Animal Disease Notification System (ADNS) by Germany (6) and Spain (1).
Since the beginning of the 2019 transmission season and as of 30 October 2019, EU Member States and EU neighbouring countries reported 452 human infections. EU Member States reported 399 cases: Greece (222), Romania (66), Italy (46), Hungary (36), Cyprus (16), Bulgaria (5), Austria (4), Germany (2), France (2), and Slovakia (1). EU neighbouring countries reported 52 human cases in Serbia (27), Israel (10), Turkey (9) and North Macedonia (6).
To date, 45 deaths due to West Nile virus infection have been reported by Greece (30), Romania (7), Italy (4), Cyprus (1), Bulgaria (1), North Macedonia (1) and Serbia (1).
During the current transmission season, 84 outbreaks among equids have been reported by Germany (29), Greece (21), France (11), Italy (8), Hungary (7), Austria (3), Spain (4) and Portugal (1). In addition, Germany reported 53 outbreaks among birds to ADNS.
Between 31 October and 7 November 2019, EU Member States reported a total of four human cases: two in Italy and one in Germany and Greece. No cases were reported from EU neighbouring countries, Turkey. A human case was reported for the first time from an area in Germany. This week, two deaths were reported by Greece.
In the same time period, one outbreak among equids was reported by Austria to the Animal Disease Notification System (ADNS).
Since the beginning of the 2019 transmission season and as of October 2019, EU Member States and EU neighbouring countries reported 456 human infections. EU Member States reported 404 cases: Greece (223), Romania (66), Italy (48), Hungary (36), Cyprus (16), Bulgaria (5), Austria (4), Germany (3), France (2), and Slovakia (1). EU neighbouring countries reported 52 human cases in Serbia (27), Israel (10), Turkey (9) and North Macedonia (6).
To date, 47 deaths due to West Nile virus infection have been reported by Greece (32), Romania (7), Italy (4), Cyprus (1), Bulgaria (1), North Macedonia (1) and Serbia (1). During the current transmission season, 85 outbreaks among equids have been reported by Germany (29), Greece (21), France (11), Italy (8), Hungary (7), Austria (4), Spain (4) and Portugal (1). In addition, Germany reported 53 outbreaks among birds to ADNS.
Between 8 and 14 November 2019, EU Member States reported a total of six human cases of West Nile virus infections: 5 in Italy and 1 in Germany. No cases were reported from EU neighbouring countries. A human case was reported for the first time from a new area in Germany: in Leipzig, Kreisfreie Stadt.
This week, three deaths were reported by Greece (2) and Romania (1). In the same time period, three outbreaks among equids were reported to the Animal Disease Notification System (ADNS) by France (2) and Germany (1).
Since the beginning of the 2019 transmission season and as of 14 November 2019, EU Member States and EU neighbouring countries have reported 462 human infections. EU Member States reported 410 cases: Greece (223), Romania (66), Italy (53), Hungary (36), Cyprus (16), Bulgaria (5), Austria (4), Germany (4), France (2), and Slovakia (1). EU neighbouring countries reported 52 human cases in Serbia (27), Israel (10), Turkey (9) and North Macedonia (6).
To date, 50 deaths due to West Nile virus infection have been reported by Greece (34), Romania (8), Italy (4), Cyprus (1), Bulgaria (1), North Macedonia (1) and Serbia (1).
During the current transmission season, 88 outbreaks among equids have been reported by Germany (30), Greece (21), France (13), Italy (8), Hungary (7), Austria (4), Spain (4) and Portugal (1). In addition, Germany has reported 53 outbreaks among birds to ADNS.
Between 15 and 21 November 2019, no human cases of West Nile virus infection have been reported by EU/EEA countries and EU neighbouring countries. In the same time period, no outbreaks among equids were reported to the Animal Disease Notification System (ADNS). As no new human cases with recent disease onset have been reported in the last week, the final 2019 weekly update will be published next week Friday.
Since the beginning of the 2019 transmission season and as of 21 November 2019, EU Member States and EU neighbouring countries have reported 462 human infections. EU Member States reported 410 cases: Greece (223), Romania (66), Italy (53), Hungary (36), Cyprus (16), Bulgaria (5), Austria (4), Germany (4), France (2), and Slovakia (1).
EU neighbouring countries reported 52 human cases in Serbia (27), Israel (10), Turkey (9) and North Macedonia (6). To date, 50 deaths due to West Nile virus infection have been reported by Greece (34), Romania (8), Italy (4), Cyprus (1), Bulgaria (1), North Macedonia (1) and Serbia (1).
During the current transmission season, 88 outbreaks among equids have been reported by Germany (30), Greece (21), France (13), Italy (8), Hungary (7), Austria (4), Spain (4) and Portugal (1). In addition, Germany has reported 53 outbreaks among birds to ADNS.
ECDC assessment
During this transmission season, Germany and Slovakia reported their first autochthonous human West Nile virus infection. The occurrence of human autochthonous West Nile virus infections in Germany and Slovakia was not unexpected as WNV circulation among birds, equids and/or mosquitoes has been previously documented. All other human infections were reported in EU Member States with known persistent transmission of West Nile virus in previous years. Further human cases may be reported, but environmental conditions have become less suitable for transmission. In accordance with European Commission Directive 2014/110/EU, prospective donors should be deferred for 28 days after leaving a risk area for locally acquired infections unless the results of an individual nucleic acid test are negative.
Between 22 and 28 November 2019, one human case of West Nile virus infection has been reported by Turkey. The case had a disease onset from week 35 and was reported from an area that has been affected previously. No deaths were reported this week. In the same time period, Spain reported one outbreak among equids to the Animal Disease Notification System (ADNS). The most recent onset date is from week 43 (21 to 27 October). As no new human cases with disease onset in the previous four weeks have been reported, this is the final weekly update for the 2019 transmission season.
Since the beginning of the 2019 transmission season and as of 28 November 2019, EU Member States and EU neighbouring countries have reported 463 human infections.
EU Member States reported 410 cases: Greece (223), Romania (66), Italy (53), Hungary (36), Cyprus (16), Bulgaria (5), Austria (4), Germany (4), France (2), and Slovakia (1). EU neighbouring countries reported 53 human cases in Serbia (27), Israel (10), Turkey (10) and North Macedonia (6). To date, 50 deaths due to West Nile virus infection have been reported by Greece (34), Romania (8), Italy (4), Cyprus (1), Bulgaria (1), North Macedonia (1) and Serbia (1).
During the current transmission season, 89 outbreaks among equids have been reported by Germany (30), Greece (21), France (13), Italy (8), Hungary (7), Spain (5), Austria (4) and Portugal (1). In addition, 54 outbreaks among birds have been reported to ADNS by Germany (53) and Greece (1).
ECDC assessment
During this transmission season, Germany and Slovakia reported their first autochthonous human West Nile virus infection. The occurrence of human autochthonous cases of West Nile virus infection in Germany and Slovakia was not unexpected as WNV circulation among birds, equids and/or mosquitoes has been previously documented.
All other human infections were reported in EU Member States with known persistent transmission of West Nile virus in previous years. Further human cases may be reported, but environmental conditions have become less suitable for transmission.
In accordance with European Commission Directive 2014/110/EU, prospective donors should be deferred for 28 days after leaving a risk area for locally acquired infections unless the results of individual nucleic acid tests are negative.
Epidemiological update: West Nile virus transmission season in Europe, 2019
5 Dec 2019
As of 4 December 2019, European Union (EU) Member States and EU neighbouring countries reported 463 human infections in 2019. The last cases of this transmission season were reported by Italy in week 46.
Human cases As of 4 December 2019, European Union (EU) Member States and EU neighbouring countries reported 463 human infections in 2019. EU Member States reported 410 cases: 223 in Greece, 66 in Romania, 53 in Italy, 36 in Hungary, 16 in Cyprus, 5 in Bulgaria, 4 in Austria, 4 in Germany, 2 in France and 1 in Slovakia. EU neighbouring countries reported 53 human cases: 27 in Serbia, 10 in Israel, 10 in Turkey and 6 in North Macedonia. In the same time period, 50 deaths due to West Nile virus infections have been reported.
In 2019, the first cases in the EU were notified by Greece and Romania in week 29 (15 to 21 July) with the earliest disease onset reported by Greece from week 25 (17 to 23 June). In the EU neighbouring countries the first case was reported by Serbia with a date of onset from week 28 (8 to 14 July).
The last cases of this transmission season were reported by Italy in week 46 (11 to 17 November), with the latest date of onset from week 37 (9 to 15 September). Romania reported the case with the latest date of onset in the EU from week 43 (21 to 27 October). This is comparable with previous years (2013 – 2017), but three weeks earlier than 2018 when the season ended unusually late. The latest date of onset in the EU neighbouring countries this transmission season was reported by North Macedonia from week 38 (16 to 22 September).
Thirteen travel-related cases of West Nile virus infection were reported this transmission season. Eleven were associated with travel within the EU or EU neighbouring countries. One case was associated with a travel to Tunisia and one to the United States.
During this transmission season, both Germany and Slovakia reported their first autochthonous mosquito-borne West Nile virus infection. This was not unexpected as the presence of West Nile virus among birds, equids and/or mosquitoes have been previously documented in those countries. All other human infections were reported in countries with known persistent transmission season in previous years.
Animal outbreaks Since September 2019, ECDC started to include West Nile virus infections among birds in addition to human and equine infections in its epidemiological updates. Animal data (including outbreaks among equids and birds) are collected through the Animal Disease Notification System (ADNS) of the European Commission. While the report of equine encephalomyelitis due to WNV is mandatory at the EU level, the report of WNV infections among birds is voluntary. The distribution of human cases covers EU/EEA Member States and EU neighbouring countries, whereas outbreaks among equids and birds covers only EU/EEA Member States.
During the 2019 transmission season, 93 outbreaks among equids were reported by EU Member States through the Animal Disease Notification System (ADNS): 31 in Germany, 21 in Greece, 13 in France, 8 in Italy, 7 in Hungary, 6 in Spain, 4 in Austria and 3 in Portugal.
In addition, 54 outbreaks among birds have been reported to ADNS by Germany (53) and Greece (1).
