West Nile virus has claimed its third victim of the year in Andalucia.

West Nile virus claims third victim in Andalucia this summer – with 28 municipalities still on high alert

THIS summer’s outbreak of West Nile virus in Andalucia has claimed its third victim after a patient infected with the disease died in Sevilla.

15 Sep, 2026 @ 12:33

Andalucia·Health·Lead

Malaga records first case of West Nile virus as 69-year-old enters critical care – the 62nd in Andalucia this summer

MALAGA province has recorded its first human case of West Nile virus this year after a 69-year-old man was admitted to hospital in serious condition.

4 Sep, 2026 @ 11:05

Health·Lead·Malaga

Malaga town of Cartama placed under West Nile virus alert after mosquitos caught in trap test positive

ANDALUCIAN authorities have urged residents to 'avoid mosquito bites,' with the warning set to remain in place until September 22.

27 Aug, 2026 @ 16:00

Health·Lead·Malaga

West Nile Virus alert deactivated in Fuengirola and Mijas as cases across Andalucia climb to 52

ANDALUCIA's health ministry made the decision on Monday after the towns were initially placed on alert on July 26.

25 Aug, 2026 @ 14:50

Costa del Sol·Health·Lead·Other News

Costa del Sol remains on alert for West Nile Virus as cases in Andalucia climb to 43

THE Costa del Sol remains on high alert for West Nile Virus, after five new cases in Sevilla and Huelva pushed the total up to

20 Aug, 2026 @ 13:55

Andalucia·Costa del Sol·Health·Lead

82-year-old man becomes first victim of West Nile virus in Andalucia – 17 other cases confirmed across the region

AN 82-year-old man was the first person to die from West Nile virus in Andalucia this year as fears mount that the mosquito-borne disease could

5 Aug, 2026 @ 11:30

Andalucia·Health·Lead·Sevilla

EXPLAINER: What is West Nile virus and how dangerous is it? All you need to know after authorities extend the alert zone on the Costa del Sol

COSTA del Sol residents will notice more mass fumigations on the streets in the coming days after health authorities decided to extend the West Nile

27 Jul, 2026 @ 15:12

Costa del Sol·Health·Lead

Fumigating is underway in southern Spain to combat mosquitos carrying West Nile Virus

AUTHORITIES in southern Spain have stepped up fumigation campaigns after mosquitoes carrying West Nile Virus were detected in Cadiz province. They were found in Benalup-Casas

15 Sep, 2025 @ 14:43

Andalucia·Cadiz·Environment·Health·Lead·Other News

Spain's West Nile virus death toll rises to six: Woman dies after being bitten by an infected mosquito in Sevilla province

West Nile Fever hits Spain’s Balearics: First case confirmed in horse on Menorca

A HORSE in Mao, Menorca, has tested positive for West Nile fever, marking the first-ever case detected in the Balearic Islands. The equine, showing neurological

30 Aug, 2025 @ 09:00

Balearic Islands·Health·Lead·Menorca·Other News

Mosquito inspections checking for West Nile Virus in Spain start month earlier than usual

THE Ministry of Health has already started surveillance of mosquitoes in Andalucia to look for insects that carry the West Nile virus. The inspections are

7 May, 2025 @ 16:46

Andalucia·Health·Lead

Death toll from West Nile virus climbs to 10 in Spain’s Andalucia: 80-year-old woman is latest victim

AN 80-YEAR-OLD woman has become the latest person to die from the West Nile virus in Andalucia. The local died on Thursday after falling ill

8 Oct, 2024 @ 08:00

Andalucia·Health·Lead

West Nile virus is detected in a Malaga village – as Junta confirms ninth death from mosquito borne disease

THE West Nile virus has been detected in a second Malaga province municipality as a ninth death has been confirmed in Andalucia. The region’s health

1 Oct, 2024 @ 16:15

Andalucia·Health·Lead

West Nile virus action plan is activated in Malaga after experts detect mosquitoes carrying the disease

MALAGA has activated its action plan against West Nile virus after mosquitoes carrying the disease were detected by health authorities. The virus was found in

3 Sep, 2024 @ 06:00

Health·Lead·Malaga

Spain’s Sevilla takes ‘unprecedented’ measures to battle West Nile virus amid fears of a new epidemic

HEALTH authorities in Sevilla are taking ‘unprecedented’ measures to battle the West Nile virus. It comes as the number of mosquitoes carrying the disease continues

9 Aug, 2024 @ 12:00

Health·Lead·Sevilla

How to avoid mosquito bites in Spain this summer - and why the bloodsuckers target some more than others

Spain issues guidance on how to avoid the West Nile virus as cases in major tourist city grow – including the type of plants that repel mosquitoes

A MAJOR city in southern Spain has issued guidance on how to lower one’s exposure to the West Nile virus. Sevilla City Council listed its

9 Aug, 2024 @ 11:59

Andalucia·Health·Lead

Fears of a new epidemic in southern Spain: Protesting locals demand a vaccine for deadly mosquito-borne virus following multiple deaths

LOCALS in southern Spain are demanding a vaccine to fight the deadly West Nile virus following an uptick in cases and two recent deaths. Residents

5 Aug, 2024 @ 15:18

Health·Lead·Sevilla

What is West Nile virus? All you need to know about the mosquito-borne disease as locals in Spain warn of ‘new epidemic’ following recent deaths

THE West Nile virus is seeing a surge in cases in southern Spain, sparking protests from locals this week. They are calling on health authorities

5 Aug, 2024 @ 15:16

Andalucia·Health·Lead

West Nile virus surges in Spain: Potentially deadly disease is detected in six towns in Sevilla as tiger mosquito numbers soar

A SURGE in the deadly West Nile Virus has been detected in Sevilla province according to Andalucia’s Health Ministry. Six municipalities have reported its presence

19 Jul, 2024 @ 13:02

Andalucia·Health·Lead

Young boy catches West Nile virus in Spain’s Andalucia – with a second ‘probable’ case in a teenager in Sevilla

ANDALUCIA sees two cases of West Nile virus after a young boy is infected and another suspected case is detected in Sevilla. The Junta de

19 Apr, 2024 @ 11:05

Andalucia·Health·Lead

First-ever case of deadly West Nile virus caused by mosquito bite reported in Spain's Valencia region

West Nile virus moves towards Spain’s Costa del Sol after being detected in Malaga’s Coin

THE FIRST case of West Nile virus was confirmed today in Malaga province, after it was detected in a horse in the municipality of Coin.

11 Oct, 2023 @ 17:12

Andalucia·Health·Lead

First-ever case of deadly West Nile virus spread by mosquito bites reported in Spain’s Valencia region

THE FIRST-EVER case of the deadly West Nile disease has been reported by the Ministry of Health in the Valencian Community. It involved a 72-year-old

24 Aug, 2023 @ 18:30

Health·Lead·Valencia·Valencian Community

New cases of West Nile virus detected in Spain’s Tarragona province

The public health department in Catalonia has detected one confirmed case and one possible case of West Nile virus in Tarragona province, news agency EFE

16 Sep, 2022 @ 18:15

Catalunya·Lead

Deadly West Nile Virus is back with first case of infection detected in Spain’s Sevilla

AN INDIVIDUAL from Sevilla has been admitted this Wednesday to a ICU hospital ward affected by meningoencephalitis due to the West Nile virus. This is

17 Jun, 2021 @ 14:00

Health·Lead·Sevilla

West Nile virus outbreak in Spain’s Andalucia will be ‘killed off by cold weather’ after claiming seven lives

The virus was first detected in humans in Sevilla towns close to marshlands on along the Guadalquivir river, before also being found in Cadiz

21 Oct, 2020 @ 16:44

Lead

Use mosquito nets and avoiding walks at dusk: experts advise on how to avoid West Nile virus in Spain’s Andalucia

There are no vaccines against the disease in humans, with the treatment involving the administration of analgesics

16 Sep, 2020 @ 13:46

Cadiz·Lead

West Nile virus spreads closer to Spain’s Costa del Sol after claiming victim in Cadiz as Junta establishes risk areas

An 87-year-old woman died after being admitted to the Hospital Puerto Real, the Junta reports

14 Sep, 2020 @ 20:13

Lead

west nile virus

West Nile virus claims third victim in Andalucia this summer – with 28 municipalities still on high alert

Malaga records first case of West Nile virus as 69-year-old enters critical care – the 62nd in Andalucia this summer

Malaga town of Cartama placed under West Nile virus alert after mosquitos caught in trap test positive

West Nile Virus alert deactivated in Fuengirola and Mijas as cases across Andalucia climb to 52

Costa del Sol remains on alert for West Nile Virus as cases in Andalucia climb to 43

82-year-old man becomes first victim of West Nile virus in Andalucia – 17 other cases confirmed across the region

EXPLAINER: What is West Nile virus and how dangerous is it? All you need to know after authorities extend the alert zone on the Costa del Sol

Fumigating is underway in southern Spain to combat mosquitos carrying West Nile Virus

West Nile Fever hits Spain’s Balearics: First case confirmed in horse on Menorca

Mosquito inspections checking for West Nile Virus in Spain start month earlier than usual

Death toll from West Nile virus climbs to 10 in Spain’s Andalucia: 80-year-old woman is latest victim

West Nile virus is detected in a Malaga village – as Junta confirms ninth death from mosquito borne disease

West Nile virus action plan is activated in Malaga after experts detect mosquitoes carrying the disease

Spain’s Sevilla takes ‘unprecedented’ measures to battle West Nile virus amid fears of a new epidemic

Spain issues guidance on how to avoid the West Nile virus as cases in major tourist city grow – including the type of plants that repel mosquitoes

Fears of a new epidemic in southern Spain: Protesting locals demand a vaccine for deadly mosquito-borne virus following multiple deaths

What is West Nile virus? All you need to know about the mosquito-borne disease as locals in Spain warn of ‘new epidemic’ following recent deaths

West Nile virus surges in Spain: Potentially deadly disease is detected in six towns in Sevilla as tiger mosquito numbers soar

Young boy catches West Nile virus in Spain’s Andalucia – with a second ‘probable’ case in a teenager in Sevilla

West Nile virus moves towards Spain’s Costa del Sol after being detected in Malaga’s Coin

First-ever case of deadly West Nile virus spread by mosquito bites reported in Spain’s Valencia region

New cases of West Nile virus detected in Spain’s Tarragona province

Deadly West Nile Virus is back with first case of infection detected in Spain’s Sevilla

West Nile virus outbreak in Spain’s Andalucia will be ‘killed off by cold weather’ after claiming seven lives

Use mosquito nets and avoiding walks at dusk: experts advise on how to avoid West Nile virus in Spain’s Andalucia

West Nile virus spreads closer to Spain’s Costa del Sol after claiming victim in Cadiz as Junta establishes risk areas

Pedro Sanchez embraces new wave of data centre construction but insists on tough regulations

PICTURED: Irish couple who died in Valencia jacuzzi were ‘much loved parents’ whose sudden passing ‘has left an immeasurable void’

Fancy a bit of mafia chic? Lithuanian kingpin’s seized Marbella villa is available to rent for just under a grand a night

Pedro Sanchez warns Spain’s energy ‘must not be at the mercy of unjustified wars’ during visit to ‘Europe’s biggest green hydrogen plant’ in Andalucia

Horror in Alicante as Polish man loses hand after being sucked into passing train’s slipstream while walking beside fenced-off railway tracks

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