West Nile virus cases surge past 1,000 in Europe, Italy and Greece hardest hit

ECDC reports 1,086 locally acquired West Nile virus infections across 15 European countries, up from 241 a month ago, with Italy (516) and Greece (284) most affected. The rapid increase signals an active transmission season, likely driven by weather conditions favorable to mosquito vectors. Public health impact is rising, though case fatality remains low; surveillance and vector control are key concerns.