West Nile virus cases emerge in Belgium, health service urges precautions

Three confirmed and ten suspected West Nile virus infections have been detected in Flanders, Flemish Brabant, and Antwerp province, marking an unusual northern European occurrence. The Flemish health service notes the true case count is likely higher due to asymptomatic infections. This signals a potential northward expansion of the virus's range, possibly linked to climate change, and warrants monitoring for further spread.