The data is increasing and, in the European context, Italy holds a far from happy record: it is the leading country for cases of West Nile fever. Out of 1,285 cases recorded in the 15 countries, Italy has registered 590, followed by Greece with 319 and Spain with 104. The data is indicated by the update as of September 10 from the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (Ecdc).
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Italy in the lead
Since the start of the 2026 transmission season, and as of September 10, 161 areas affected by the West Nile virus have been identified in 15 countries across Europe. These areas are located in Italy (64), Greece (21), Romania (20), France (14), Netherlands (10), Serbia (7), Croatia (5), Spain (5), North Macedonia (4), Hungary (3), Austria (2), Germany (2), Albania (1), Cyprus (1), and Kosovo (1).
This week, 16 areas are reported as affected for the first time this season.
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Cases by country
Then there are the cases with significantly lower numbers. Next in the ranking is Romania with 77 cases, followed by North Macedonia where cases have been 57. Lower numbers in France with 49 cases and Serbia with 37. In the Netherlands, cases are 19 while in Croatia as well as Cyprus 10. In Austria 5, 4 in Hungary, 2 in Germany and one in Albania and Kosovo.
Record in Padua
In the distribution on the national level, 50 cases are recorded in Padua, 48 in Milan, 46 in Rome, 34 in Latina, 30 in Turin, 25 in Oristano, 22 in Caserta, 21 in Cremona, 18 in Novara and 17 in Mantua.
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