West Nile Virus Death Reported in Netherlands; 2026 Toll Reaches 10

A person infected with West Nile Virus died in the Netherlands in early October, bringing the 2026 death toll to 10 out of 59 confirmed cases. The RIVM reports new infections are declining as mosquito season ends, but the outbreak has proven more lethal than typical years. The continued fatalities underscore the virus's expanding presence in Northern Europe, likely linked to warmer climate conditions.