Belgian wildlife center probes West Nile virus in sick birds; 25 symptomatic cases

A Belgian wildlife rehabilitation center is testing 12 sick birds for West Nile virus after observing symptoms consistent with the disease; around 25 birds with such symptoms have been admitted recently, several fatally. The investigation is ongoing, and it is unclear if the virus has been confirmed or if this signals a wider outbreak. This matters as West Nile virus is zoonotic and could pose a public health risk if it spreads to humans.