West Nile virus outbreak in the Netherlands
Coverage of the West Nile virus outbreak in 2026, including deaths and confirmed cases.
1 article Updated October 15, 2026
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English-language coverage of RIVM news from the Netherlands.
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West Nile virus outbreak in the Netherlands: 9 deaths, 56 cases as RIVM says peak has passed
The West Nile virus outbreak in the Netherlands has caused 9 deaths and 56 confirmed cases as of Oct 1, 2026. The RIVM says the outbreak is past its peak, with new infections declining. The virus is not transmissible between humans, and risk remains low but present, especially in Zuid-Holland and Utrecht.
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