West Nile Virus Spreads to 12 European Countries, ECDC Reports

The West Nile Virus, a mosquito-borne illness, is now active in 12 European countries, according to the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC). This year has seen locally transmitted cases, signaling a broader geographical spread than before. It means a new seasonal health concern for anyone living in or traveling to affected regions as summer approaches.