Cumulative cases since outbreak start — ECDC bulletin dated 2026-08-07
Official report date — in isolated zones, field onset typically precedes this by days to weeks.
West Nile virus, 2026 European transmission season: 1 locally acquired human cases reported in Germany as at 7 August 2026, across 1 affected area. Season total across 7 European countries: 241 cases in 59 affected areas (Italy 139, Greece 61, Spain 17, North Macedonia 13, Romania 6, France 4, Germany 1). Source: ECDC, Surveillance of West Nile Virus infections in humans in Europe, weekly report, week 32, produced 7 August 2026.
Case trend
Insufficient data (< 7 days)
First actions
- →Initiate field investigation within 48 h — verify signal with local authorities
- →Alert regional health offices and district focal points
- →Cross-check against WHO, ECDC and Africa CDC data for corroboration
- →Prepare situation report for the next surveillance meeting
Cite this page (Vancouver)
HealthWatch Global. West Nile fever outbreak — Germany [Internet]. 2026-08-07 [cited 2026 Aug 13]. Available from: https://healthwatch-global.com/en/outbreak/1b925443-9e0e-4dad-a3f3-7854ee9e8d04. Data source: ECDC.
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