Increase in West Nile Virus Cases in Cyprus
September 3, 2026
The number of West Nile Virus cases is rising in Cyprus, with 8 recorded cases this year. Health authorities are on high alert and are conducting checks to locate and eliminate breeding sites of infected mosquitoes. Special attention is given to blood donation screening. The virus is transmitted to humans by infected mosquitoes that have contracted it from birds. The situation is exacerbated by climatic conditions that facilitate mosquito breeding.