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West Nile virus spreads north in record EU outbreak year
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SeverityModerateAssessedDeveloping storyPolitico EUNL · BE
Two people in Flanders died after West Nile virus infection, both in a risk group for severe disease. This marks the first reported deaths from locally acquired West Nile virus in the region, indicating possible local transmission. The event is notable for public health monitoring but remains limited in scale.
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